Last updated: 15/07/2026
This privacy policy explains how Oakhill School & Nursery collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit https://www.oakhillschool.co.uk/ and/or use our contact form.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who we are
Data Controller: Oakhill School & Nursery Address:Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Lancashire BB7 9AF Email: enquiries@oakhillschool.co.uk Phone: 01254 823 546
2. What personal data we collect
When you use our contact form, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (if provided)
- Any information you include in your message
We may also automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- [Cookie data – see our Cookie Policy, if applicable]
3. How we use your data and our legal basis
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to your enquiry | Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) |
| Sending marketing emails (only if you opt in) | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) |
| Improving our Website and services | Legitimate interests |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) UK GDPR) |
We will never use your data for purposes incompatible with those stated above without notifying you first.
4. How long we keep your data
We retain personal data submitted via the contact form after which it is securely deleted, unless:
- We have an ongoing relationship with you (e.g. as a client), or
- We are required to keep it longer for legal, accounting, or reporting purposes.
5. Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Service providers who help us run the Website (To The Summit, hello@tothesummit.co.uk) — these providers only process data on our instructions.
- Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law.
[If using services based outside the UK/EEA, add: Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.]
6. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to improve your experience. For details on what cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our [Cookie Policy].
7. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict how we use your data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Data portability (receive your data in a portable format)
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent, e.g. marketing emails)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at enquiries@oakhillschool.co.uk. We will respond within one month, as required by law.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Website: ico.org.uk Helpline: 0303 123 1113
8. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
9. Children’s data
Our Website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Oakhill School & Nursery Address:Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Lancashire BB7 9AF Email: enquiries@oakhillschool.co.uk Phone: 01254 823 546
