Privacy and Cookies

Running Deer School is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

About Us

Running Deer School is a DfE registered independent school (registration number: 878/6067), providing education and support for young people with Special Educational Needs in Devon.

What Information We Collect

- Name and contact details (such as email)

- Information submitted via contact forms

- Technical data including IP address and browser type

- Website usage data via cookies

How We Use Your Information

- Respond to enquiries

- Provide information about services

- Improve website performance

- Maintain security

Legal Basis for Processing

- Consent (form submissions)

- Legitimate interests (website operation)

- Legal obligations where required

Safeguarding and Children’s Data

We recognise that we work with young people and take extra care when handling any personal data relating to children or vulnerable individuals. We only collect necessary data and process it securely.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary, typically up to 12 months for enquiries.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your data, and to lodge a complaint with the ICO (https://ico.org.uk).

Contact Details

Running Deer C.I.C

3 Court Street

Moretonhampstead

Devon

TQ13 8NE

Data Security

We use appropriate security measures to protect personal data.

Cookies

This website does not use cookies or tracking technologies. We do not collect personal data for marketing or analytics purposes.  If you contact us via our form, your information will only be used to respond to your enquiry.

Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics and social media platforms. Data may be processed outside the UK with safeguards in place.

Google Analytics

IP anonymisation is enabled. No advertising features are used.

Contact Forms

Data is used only to respond to enquiries and not for marketing.

Advertising

We do not display advertising.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will publish changes on our website. Last updated: May 2026