Privacy Policy

Effective date: 12/02/26

Business name: Bright Futures SEN, Family & Adult Support

Email: brightfuturessen@gmail.com

Website: brightfuturessen.co.uk

1. Introduction

Bright Futures SEN, Family & Adult Support respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information may be collected, how it is used, how it is stored, and your rights in relation to that information.

2. Who We Are

Bright Futures SEN, Family & Adult Support provides practical support, guidance, and assistance to children, families, and adults. For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Email: brightfuturessen@gmail.com

3. Information That May Be Collected

Depending on the service requested, personal information may include:

name

email address

phone number

postal address

information provided in enquiries details relevant to support requested forms, reports, letters, or documents shared payment and invoicing details where relevant website usage information where forms or analytics are used

4. How Information Is Collected

Information may be collected when you: contact Bright Futures by email, social media, phone, or website form

enquire about services

send documents or evidence

request guidance or assistance

book support

use the website

Information may also be provided by a parent, carer, or authorised person acting on someone else’s behalf.

5. How Information Is Used

Personal information may be used to:

respond to enquiries

provide agreed services

prepare forms, letters, or documents

communicate regarding support

arrange bookings or appointments

manage payments and invoices

improve services and website use

meet legal or regulatory obligations

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Information is only used where there is a lawful reason to do so, including:

providing requested services

legitimate business interests

compliance with legal obligations

consent where required

7. Confidentiality

Personal information is treated with care and confidentiality. Information will only be used where necessary to provide support, manage services, or where required by law.

8. Sharing Information

Personal information is never sold. Information may be shared where necessary and appropriate, for example with: The client, a parent, carer, or authorised representative, schools, local authorities, NHS services, tribunals, or relevant organisations where support has been requested accountants, payment providers, or website providers legal or regulatory bodies where required by law

9. Data Retention

Information is only kept for as long as reasonably necessary.. As a guide: client records may be retained for up to 2 years enquiries not leading to work may be kept for up to 12 months financial records may be kept as required by law

10. Data Security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Your Rights

You may have rights including:

access to your personal data

correction of inaccurate information

deletion in certain circumstances

restriction of processing in certain circumstances

objection in certain circumstances

withdrawal of consent where consent applies

making a complaint

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how personal information is handled, please contact:

brightfuturessen@gmail.com

Concerns will be acknowledged within 3 working days where possible. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

13. Cookies and Website Use

This website may use cookies, contact forms, or analytics tools provided through Squarespace or connected services.

These may collect limited technical information such as browser type, IP address, or website usage data

14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be shown on this website.

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