Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01.09.2025

At GEM School, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store any information you provide when visiting our website, which is hosted on the Squarespace platform.

By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Who We Are

GEM School is an independent co-educational school providing specialist education for students across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4.
Our website is managed and built using Squarespace.

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What Information We Collect

When you visit our Squarespace-hosted website, we may collect the following:

1. Information You Provide:

  • Name, email, phone number (if you fill out a form or contact us)

  • Any details included in enquiry forms or email sign-ups

2. Automatic Data Collection (via Squarespace):

Squarespace may collect technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Location (approximate, based on IP)

Squarespace uses cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how our site is used. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected to:

  • Respond to enquiries and contact form submissions

  • Monitor and improve website functionality and performance

  • Maintain security and prevent misuse

  • Meet any legal obligations

We do not use your data for marketing without your consent, and we do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Squarespace Analytics and cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies may:

  • Recognise returning visitors

  • Track page views and interactions

  • Support video or embedded content functionality

You can control cookie settings through your web browser. For full details, please see Squarespace’s Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party services (e.g. embedded video, contact forms, or newsletter sign-ups). These may collect limited data in line with their own privacy policies.

We only work with third parties who meet GDPR compliance standards.

Data Security

We take data protection seriously. While Squarespace manages the hosting and security infrastructure, we ensure:

  • Access to data is limited to staff with a need to know

  • Contact form data is securely stored and regularly reviewed

  • Email enquiries are handled according to UK data protection law

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert school email].

External Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. All changes will be reflected on this page with a new "last updated" date.