Privacy Policy

Privacy and data security are one of our top priorities. We understand the importance of safeguarding personal information, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and privacy.

This privacy statement explains how Equinox Learning Trust (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when you use our website: www.equinoxlearningtrust.co.uk. As a Trust, we have a number of specific privacy policies. All can be found in the detailed Data Protection area of this website >>>

1. Who We Are

Equinox Learning Trust  is a multi-academy trust (MAT) located in the United Kingdom. This website is intended to provide information about the Trust, our policies, our academics, and how we operate. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected.

2. What Data We Collect

We do not actively collect personal data from visitors browsing our site. However, we may collect the following types of information in limited circumstances:

• Basic website analytics data, such as pages visited, device type, and location (collected via cookies or analytics tools)

• Personal data (e.g., name, email address) if you voluntarily complete a form on our website.

We do not collect or process payment information.

3. How We Use Your Data

Any personal information submitted via forms on our website is used solely for the purpose specified—for example, responding to enquiries or processing admissions-related questions.

Website usage data may be used to help us understand how people interact with our site, so we can improve its content and structure.

4. Sharing Your Information

As a multi-academy trust under UK GDPR obligations, we may share personal data with:

• Local authorities and other relevant authorities (e.g., for safeguarding, pupil exclusions)

• The Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted

• Families and representatives

• Examination boards

• Health professionals supporting our students

• Emergency services, where necessary

• The police, if required for an investigation

• Other schools (e.g., when a pupil transfers)

• Universities, colleges, UCAS, and organisations involved in higher education

• Approved Trust systems

• Educational resource and analytics providers

• Travel companies (for school trips)

• Companies involved in work experience or career programmes

• In the event of a complaint, to respond appropriately

We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website that help us improve your browsing experience and understand how our website is used. We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly

• Analyse how users interact with our site so we can improve performance

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allos you to:

• See what cookies are stored
• Delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies.

However, disabling necessary cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

For more information on specific cookies, please see the 'Cookies Use' information below.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict how we use your data

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, our data protection or privacy policies, or how we handle your data, please contact:

Equinox Learning Trust
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 4LL
Email: dpo@equnioxlearningtrust.co.uk
Phone: 01635 862220

Cookies Used

Necessary

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information