Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for BeMe Day Nurseries

Effective Date: 10 July 2025

Introduction

Welcome to BeMe Day Nurseries (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, share, and store your personal data when you visit our site, bemedaynurseries.co.uk.

Information We Collect

a. Information you provide directly:

• Contact forms/ enquiries (name, email, phone, child’s details, etc.)
• Account registrations or subscription sign‑ups

b. Automatically collected data:

• Usage data (pages visited, timestamps, referral URLs)
• Device and browser info (IP, type, OS, language) via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics
• Location inferred from IP
• Form interaction events (e.g. form submissions, errors)

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

1. Respond to and manage inquiries or subscriptions
2. Improve our website and services via analytics
3. Personalise and enhance user experience
4. Comply with legal and safety obligations

Cookies & Similar Technologies

• Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality (e.g., session management)
• Analytical/performance cookies: Track usage trends (e.g., via Google Analytics)

You can disable non-essential cookies via your browser; essential cookies are still required for site operation.

How We Share Data

We may share your data with:

• Service providers who support our operations (e.g., analytics, hosting, email systems)
• Legal authorities if required by law
• Affiliates or partners—only after we anonymise data or with your explicit consent

We do not sell, rent, or lease personal data for advertising.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Active inquiries: up to 3 years unless deleted
• Analytics logs: aggregated/retained according to service provider defaults (e.g., GA’s 2–26 months)

Security Measures

We use industry-standard safeguards:

• Secure connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Internal access controls

Note: No system is fully secure—protect your credentials and notify us of any issues.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe we have received such data in error, please contact us to request deletion.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK Data Protection Act, you may:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Request data portability
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us via the email below. We’ll respond within one month (extended if necessary).

Third‑Party Links & Services

Our site may contain links or embedded content (e.g., YouTube, social feeds). We aren’t responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies separately.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally; changes will be posted here with the new effective date. Material updates will be highlighted clearly.

Contact Us

For questions, data access, or concerns, email:
privacy@bemedaynurseries.co.uk