Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 07, 2026
Introduction
Woodhouse College is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. By using the Woodhouse College website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, Woodhouse College may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and browsing activity. This information helps us understand how our website is used and allows us to improve the user experience. The types of information collected include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which identifies your device's location on the internet.
- Browser Type: The type of web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: The operating system running on your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you visit on our website, including the time and date of your visit.
- Referral Source: The website or search engine that led you to our site.
- Interaction Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as clicks and scrolling behaviour.
This data is typically collected in an aggregated and anonymized form, meaning it cannot be used to directly identify you personally. We do not generally collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., through an application form or contact submission).
Cookies
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
How We Use Cookies
Woodhouse College uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: To enable core website functionality, such as navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: To collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. This helps us improve how our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: To remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit.
Third-Party Services
Woodhouse College may use third-party services, such as web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or embedded content from external platforms (e.g., YouTube videos, social media feeds). These third-party providers may collect information about your interactions with their services directly from our website.
Please note that these third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. Woodhouse College is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.
Advertising
Woodhouse College does not typically use the information collected from our website for the purpose of personalized advertising or targeted marketing campaigns directly based on your browsing habits on our site. Any advertising or promotional content you may see relating to Woodhouse College is generally non-personalised or based on broader demographic interests rather than specific individual tracking.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Woodhouse College is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under the age of 13 without proper parental consent, we will delete such information from our records promptly. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us using the details provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Woodhouse College may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Woodhouse College website after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact Woodhouse College.