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Last Updated: 18/2/2025

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The Library Company ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website (www.thelibrarycompany.co.uk).

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1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Name

• Email address

• School name

• IP address

• Cookies and analytics data (via Google Analytics)

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2. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data through:

• Contact forms (name, email, school name)

• Cookies and Google Analytics (IP address, usage data)

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3. Purpose of Data Collection

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries

• Marketing and communications

• Improving website performance

• Analytics and site usage tracking

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent (for marketing communications)

• Legitimate interest (for responding to inquiries and website analytics)

• Contractual necessity (where applicable)

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5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties except for:

• Google Analytics, which helps us analyze website usage

Google may store data on servers outside the UK/EU, and we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or UK adequacy decisions to ensure appropriate safeguards.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal data indefinitely unless the user requests deletion. However, we periodically review stored data to ensure it remains necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, in compliance with UK GDPR data minimisation principles.

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7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential and analytics cookies. These help improve website performance but do not require user consent under UK law. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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8. Children’s Data

We do not impose age restrictions on our website. However, if we collect personal data from children under 16, we require verifiable parental consent in accordance with UK GDPR. Parents or guardians can contact us to review, modify, or delete their child's data. If personal data is collected from children under 16, it should be provided with parental consent where required by law.

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9. Your Rights

You have rights under UK GDPR, including:

• Access to your data

• Correction of inaccurate data

• Deletion of your data upon request

• Restriction or objection to processing

• Data portability (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at josh@thelibrarycompany.co.uk.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Josh Lewin
The Library Company
Email: josh@thelibrarycompany.co.uk
Website: www.thelibrarycompany.co.uk

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our website or through direct communication where applicable. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.