Privacy Policy

Effective date December 2024

At Stylebook Education, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit and use our website https://stylebookeducation.com (the “Site”).

By using Stylebook Education, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

Personal Information: Information you provide directly to us, including:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name
• Contact preferences
• Debit/credit card details
• Profile information i.e details entered into your directory listing

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with Stylebook Education, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Other usage statistics

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Stylebook Education. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow us to track usage patterns and improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to control or disable cookies, though this may affect your experience on the site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain Stylebook Education.
• To process transactions and manage user accounts.
• To communicate with you regarding your account, transactions, or other requests.
• To send you marketing communications, updates, or newsletters (if users have opted in).
• To analyse usage and improve the functionality of the site.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us with website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, or customer support.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. This includes using encryption and secure server protocols where applicable. Our website servers are based in London, UK and managed by Siteground, who’s privacy policy can be found here.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), users have the following rights:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: You can update or correct your information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, though there may be exceptions based on legal or contractual requirements.

Object to Processing: You can object to the processing of your personal data, particularly for marketing purposes.

Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing data, you can withdraw that consent at any time and/or opt out of promotional or marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below.

Safeguarding Students Under 18

Our privacy notices are clear, and presented in plain, age appropriate language.

Stylebook Education does not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of 18 (students) without appropriate consent. If we become aware that a student under 18 has provided personal data, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.

Parental Consent: If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we may have collected personal data from your child, you may contact us to request that the information is removed.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding the well-being of students under the age of 18. We do not use the information of students under 18 for marketing purposes. If you are under 18, please ensure that you have obtained consent from your parent or guardian before using the site.

Third-Party Links

Stylebook Education may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us using the details below:

Email: sarah@stylebookdirectory.com

Post: Stylebook Directory, Suite 3, 108b Newgate Street, DL14 7EQ