1. Introduction
This Website Privacy Policy explains how Ideas4Careers (UK) Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website ideas4careers.co.uk.
Our website is aimed at schools, colleges, and education providers seeking career guidance services. Although our services involve working with pupils under 18, this website does not collect pupil data. Any pupil information processed by our organisation is handled under our full GDPR Privacy Policy.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
2. Information We Collect Through This Website
We only collect limited information necessary to operate the website and respond to enquiries.
a) Information you submit via contact forms
If you contact us through the website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Organisation name
- Message content
Your message is encrypted between your browser and our website and then forwarded securely to our email system.
b) Technical information collected automatically
Our hosting provider and Google Analytics may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- General geographic region (non‑identifiable)
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
c) Cookies
We only use Google Analytics cookies. We do not use advertising, behavioural tracking, or social media cookies.
3. Information We Do Not Collect Through This Website
To comply with UK GDPR and the Digital Information & Smart Data Bill, we explicitly confirm:
This website does NOT collect:
- Pupil names
- Dates of birth
- SEN information
- Child protection status
- Psychometric profiles
- Health information
- Attainment data
- DBS information
- Bank details
- Any other sensitive or high‑risk data
All such information is collected directly from schools or individuals and processed under our full GDPR Privacy Policy.
4. Children’s Data
Although our website does not collect children’s data, our services involve working with pupils under 18. The Digital Information Bill requires organisations to be transparent where children’s data is processed.
Therefore:
- Children cannot submit information through this website
- Any pupil data we process is supplied directly by schools or parents/carers
- All pupil data is handled under strict safeguarding and GDPR controls
A child‑friendly version of our offline privacy notice is available upon request.
5. How We Use Website‑Collected Information
We use website‑collected information only to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide information about our services
- Improve website performance
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
We do not use website data for marketing without consent. We do not sell or share website‑collected data with third parties.
6. Website Security
We use secure third‑party hosting and industry‑standard encryption. We take reasonable steps to ensure the website is free from viruses and malware, but no website can guarantee complete security.
You use this website at your own risk.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites. Once you leave our domain, we have no control over the content, security, or privacy practices of those sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
8. Your Rights
For data collected through this website, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
For rights relating to pupil data or school‑provided information, please refer to our full GDPR Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Website Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us using the email on the footer below.
Last updated: 2 September 2026