Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Be. Independent Day Nursery – Policies for Website, updated October 2024 At Be. Independent Day Nursery, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of children, parents, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy
outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Purpose of the Privacy Policy
This policy aims to:
- Inform you about how we handle your personal data.
- Explain your rights regarding your personal information.
- Ensure transparency in our data processing activities.
3. Data Controller
Be. Independent Day Nursery is the Data Controller for the personal information we
process. Our contact details are as follows:
Be. Independent Day Nursery
St Justus Hall
Mount Pleasant
Paddock Wood
Tonbridge
Kent
TN12 6AH
4. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Children’s Information: Name, date of birth, medical information, emergency contact details, and any additional needs.
- Parent/Guardian Information: Names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and any other relevant contact details.
- Staff Information: Employment details, qualifications, and emergency contact information.
5. Purpose of Data Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide care and education to children.
- To communicate with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and welfare.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including safeguarding requirements.
- To maintain our records and improve our services.
Be. Independent Day Nursery – Policies for Website, updated October 2024
6. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data:
- Consent: Where you have given consent for us to process your data.
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that these are not overridden by your rights.
7. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with:
- Local authorities and educational bodies as required.
- Health professionals for medical needs and emergency situations.
- Other third parties when required by law or to protect the safety and well- being of children.
8. Data Retention
We will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Personal data will be securely disposed of when no longer needed.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. This includes:
- Secure storage of data.
- Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular staff training on data protection.
10. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to rectify inaccurate personal data.
- The right to erase personal data (in certain circumstances).
- The right to restrict processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
11. Changes to This Policy
Be. Independent Day Nursery – Policies for Website, updated October 2024
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated to you and will be available on our website.
