Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 May 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how luminary-tide ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you enquire about or register for our programmes, we collect:

• Parent or guardian name
• Email address
• Child's age and relevant educational information
• Any additional information you choose to provide in enquiry forms

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• IP address (anonymised)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries about our programmes
• Process programme registrations and manage participation
• Send you programme details, schedules, and educational resources
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Consent: When you submit forms or sign up for communications
• Contract: To provide the educational services you've requested
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and website functionality

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in programme delivery (bound by confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to protect legal rights
• With your explicit consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Programme participant data is typically retained for three years after programme completion for continuity purposes.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our programmes serve children and teenagers, but we collect personal information only from parents or guardians. We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 18 without parental consent.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience. For detailed information about our cookie use, please see our Cookies Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

luminary-tide
47 Rosemary Street
Belfast BT1 1QB
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.