Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how The National Spitfire Project uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.
Data Collection
The National Spitfire Project collects the following data through our websites:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
Informed Consent
Informed consent is when:
- An individual/service user clearly understands why their information is needed, who it will be shared with, and the possible consequences of agreeing or refusing the proposed use of the data
- They then give their consent
The National Spitfire Project will ensure that data is collected within the boundaries defined in this policy. This applies to data collected in person or by completing a form.
When collecting data, The National Spitfire Project will ensure that the individual/service user:
- Clearly understands why the information is needed
- Understands what it will be used for and the consequences of not giving consent
- Grants explicit consent (written or verbal) where reasonably possible
- Is competent to give consent and does so freely without duress
- Has received sufficient information about how their data will be used
Special Category Data
As part of our activities, the following special categories of data may be collected for specific purposes in line with informed consent procedures and Article 9 of GDPR:
- Data concerning health
- Trade union membership
How We Collect Your Data
We collect and process data when you:
- Register online or place an order for our services
- Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies
We may also receive your data indirectly from:
- Your school or college, which may transfer your data to us to create an online account for accessing our services
Personal Information from Third Parties
If you link, connect, or log in to our platform using a third-party Single Sign-On service (e.g. Google or Microsoft), you direct that service to share information with us based on your privacy settings.
This information may include:
- First and last name
- Email address
Data Storage
Information and records relating to service users are stored securely and are only accessible to authorised staff and volunteers.
Data will:
- Be stored only as long as necessary or required by law
- Be disposed of appropriately when no longer needed
The National Spitfire Project ensures that all personal and company data is non-recoverable from any systems that are decommissioned or transferred to third parties.
Data may be shared with and stored using the following third-party services where necessary:
- WordPress (web-based services)
Your Data Protection Rights
The National Spitfire Project is committed to ensuring you are fully aware of your data protection rights. You are entitled to:
- The right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- The right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
- The right to restrict processing – Request limitation of how your data is processed
- The right to object to processing – Object to processing under certain conditions
- The right to data portability – Request transfer of your data to another organisation or to you
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:
The National Spitfire Project
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
About Cookies
Cookies are data files sent between web servers and browsers to recognise a user’s device. They are used to:
- Customise websites
- Help navigation
- Improve user experience
- Store preferences and login details
- Support advertising optimisation
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – Stored until expiry or manual deletion
Cookies may be set by our website (first-party) or by third parties (third-party cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for core website functionality, including:
- Keeping users logged in
- Processing payments
- Improving site speed
- Saving cookie preferences
Functional Cookies
These enhance user experience by:
- Recognising returning users
- Personalising content
- Displaying third-party video content
We may use embedded YouTube videos, which can include tracking cookies for personalised advertising.
Performance Cookies
We use third-party cookies to analyse website usage:
- Google Analytics – Collects anonymous usage data
More info: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/