Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/04/2025

Welcome to The Home Ed Workshop. Your privacy is important to us, and we’re committed to keeping your personal information safe and secure. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We are The Home Ed Workshop, a UK-based educational platform supporting home-educating families through courses, resources, and local meetups.

Contact details:

📧 Email: thehomeedworkshop@gmail.com

🌐 Website: www.thehomeedworkshop.com

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following:

Personal Information You Provide

Name and email address (e.g. when subscribing to our newsletter or registering for a course)
Optional demographic details (e.g. child’s age to tailor content)

Technical Information

IP address, browser type, device info, and website usage data (collected through cookies and analytics tools)

3. Why We Collect It

We collect your data to:

Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
Manage your course access and account
Improve our content and user experience
Fulfil legal and regulatory responsibilities

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

Consent – when you subscribe or opt-in
Contract – when you register for a course or download resources
Legitimate interest – to improve our services or respond to enquiries
Legal obligation – where required by law

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

Ensure our site works properly
Understand how users interact with the site
Improve our services

You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

6. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal data. We may share it with:

Trusted third-party providers (like email platforms or learning portals)
Legal authorities if required by law

All partners follow strict data protection protocols.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We take your privacy seriously. We use:

Secure, encrypted connections (SSL)
Password-protected systems
Regular data security checks

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Withdraw your consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise your rights, contact us at thehomeedworkshop@gmail.com.

9. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. Our services are designed for use by parents and guardians. If we become aware that we’ve collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.