This Privacy Policy explains how SchoolComputers.co.uk we collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from https://schoolcomputers.co.uk. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
1.1 Your privacy is important to us. This policy sets out how we handle your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1.2 This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Website, including customers, browsers, and any individuals who interact with us online or offline.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 We collect the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data: Name, date of birth, and gender.
Contact Data: Billing address, delivery address, email address, and phone numbers.
Account Data: Login credentials, user ID, and purchase history.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, and operating system.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, products, and services.
Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
2.2 We may collect data directly from you, through automated technologies, or from third parties such as analytics providers and advertising networks.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To fulfill orders and deliver products/services.
To process payments and refunds.
To manage your account.
To provide customer service and support.
To personalize your shopping experience.
To send marketing emails and newsletters, only if you opt in.
To comply with legal obligations.
To improve our Website and customer experience.
3.2 We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide information and opt in to receive marketing communications.
Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: When we must comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and conduct analytics, provided your rights do not override our interests.
5. Sharing Your Information
5.1 We may share your data with:
Service providers (e.g., delivery services, payment processors)
IT and system administration providers
Professional advisors (e.g., lawyers, auditors)
Law enforcement or other government agencies, when required
5.2 All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.
6. Data Security
6.1 We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way.
6.2 Access to your personal data is limited to those employees, agents, and contractors who need access for legitimate business purposes.
7. Data Retention
7.1 We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7.2 We may retain certain data for longer periods for archiving or statistical purposes, with proper safeguards.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
8.1 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your usage of our Website.
8.2 Types of cookies we use:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Performance Cookies
Functionality Cookies
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
8.3 You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccuracies in your personal data
Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing of your personal data
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at Sales@schoolcomputers.co.uk.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. International Transfers
11.1 Your data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA when using third-party service providers.
11.2 We ensure that such transfers are safeguarded by appropriate legal mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
12. Third-Party Links
12.1 Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
12.2 We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
13.1 We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated version on our Website.
13.2 Continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
