Introduction
Welcome to the website of James Calvert Spence College. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors. This policy explains how we collect and use information when you visit www.jcsc.co.uk.
Please note: This policy applies specifically to the public-facing website. It does not cover student educational records or internal school data processing, which are covered under our separate Data Protection Policy and Fair Processing Notices.
Who We Are
For the purposes of data protection legislation, the Data Controller is:
• Name: James Calvert Spence College
• Address: Acklington Road, Amble, Northumberland. NE650NG.
• Contact Email: enquiries@jcsc.co.uk
What Personal Data We Collect
Our website does not require user accounts or logins, therefore, the data we collect is limited.
A. Information you provide voluntarily
If you contact us via a form on our website or via email links, we may collect:
• Your name.
• Your email address.
• Any personal information you choose to include in your message.
B. Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, our web server and analytics tools may automatically collect:
• Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
• Usage Data: Which pages you visit, how long you stay, and the website that referred you to us.
We do not collect sensitive biometric data or educational records through this public website.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information collected for the following legitimate interests:
• Communication: To respond to inquiries made via our contact forms.
• Site Functionality: To ensure the website works correctly on your device.
• Security: To prevent fraud, spam, and unauthorized access (e.g., monitoring server logs for malicious activity).
• Improvement: To analyse visitor trends so we can improve the content and structure of our school website.
Cookies Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you browse our website. They help the site function effectively and provide us with analytics information.
The types of cookies we use:
• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function (e.g., security tokens for contact forms). You cannot switch these off.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how they move around our website. We use tools like [e.g., Google Analytics] to help us improve the way our website works. These cookies collect data anonymously.
• Functionality Cookies: These remember choices you make (such as accessibility settings like high contrast or font size) to provide a more personalized experience.
Third-Party Content
We may embed content from third parties, such as:
• Videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo.
• Maps from Google Maps.
• Social media feeds (e.g., X/Twitter, Facebook).
These third-party sites may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies; please check the respective privacy policies of these third parties.
How to manage cookies
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Data Sharing
We never sell your data. We generally do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may share data with companies that host our website or provide IT support, solely for the purpose of maintaining the site.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, such as for safeguarding purposes or law enforcement requests.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites (e.g., Department for Education, exam boards, educational resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) to ensure that data transmitted between your browser and our server is secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., UK GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your data (where applicable).
To exercise these rights regarding data collected via this website, please contact us at enquiries@jcsc.co.uk.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact:
James Calvert Spence College, Acklington Road, Amble, NE65 0NG
Email: enquiries@jcsc.co.uk
Tel: 01665 710636