Newfield Primary School is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website: [Insert Website URL].

Who We Are

Newfield Primary School is a maintained primary school under Brent Local Authority. As a data controller, we are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data through our website:

• Contact Information – Name, email address, phone number (e.g., through contact forms).
• Pupil-related Information – With parental consent, such as pupil name, class, achievements, or media (photos/videos).
• Technical Information – IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour (collected via cookies or Google Analytics).

We do not collect any special category data via the website unless explicitly provided by you with consent.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent (e.g., media release forms).
• Legal obligations (e.g., safeguarding requirements).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., running the school effectively).

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how the site is used. You can control cookies via your browser settings.

Sharing Your Data

We do not share personal information with third parties unless:

• We have your consent.
• It is necessary for school operations (e.g., website hosting, email systems).
• Required by law or safeguarding regulations.

All providers are required to comply with UK data protection legislation.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure. These include encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and regular audits.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through the website without parental involvement. Images or work relating to pupils are only published with prior parental consent.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights to:

• Access personal data we hold about you or your child (Subject Access Request)
• Request correction or deletion of that data
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk)

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Lead (details below).

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection Lead
Newfield Primary School
Longstone Avenue
Willesden, London, NW10 3UD
Email: admin@newfield.brent.sch.uk
Phone: 020 8961 1566

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date above.

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.

Functional

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.