Privacy and cookie policy

KS3 Alliance National Network Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14 September 2026

Who we are
KS3 Alliance National Network ("we", "our", "us") operates this website to provide information, resources, news, events, and networking opportunities for educators and schools. The Alliance is ran by the North East Learning Trust and Lift Schools.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: enquiries@nelt.co.uk

Information we collect
We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide:

Your name
Email address
Organisation or school name
Information submitted through contact forms
Information provided when registering for events, newsletters, or network activities

Information collected automatically - when you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring websites

This information is typically collected through analytics tools and cookies.

How we use your information
We use personal information to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide information about our services and activities
Manage event registrations
Improve website performance and user experience
Monitor website usage and engagement
Comply with legal obligations

Legal basis for processing
Under UK data protection law, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent
Legitimate interests
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations

Analytics
We use website analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services collect information such as page visits, traffic sources, and user interactions. Analytics information is generally aggregated and does not identify individual users directly.

Marketing communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may contact you by email. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
Contacting us directly

How we store your information
We take reasonable measures to keep personal information secure and protect it from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Information may be stored through Wix and other trusted service providers used to operate the website.

Sharing information
We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Website hosting and technology providers
Analytics providers
Event management services
Professional advisers where required
Authorities where required by law

Your rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Cookie policy

KS3 Alliance National Network Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 September 2026

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively and provide information about how visitors use the site.

How we use cookies
Our website uses cookies to:

Ensure the website functions properly
Improve user experience
Remember user preferences
Analyse website traffic and performance
Understand how visitors use our content

Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies - These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off. Examples include:

Security cookies
Session management cookies
Accessibility settings

Analytics cookies - analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about:

Number of visitors
Most visited pages
User journeys
Traffic sources

This information helps us improve the website and our services.

Functional cookies - these cookies remember choices you make, such as language or display preferences.

Wix cookies
This website is hosted on Wix. Wix may place essential and functional cookies needed for website operation, security, and performance.

For more information, please visit the Wix website and review their current cookie documentation.

Managing cookies
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to manage your cookie preferences.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

Changes to this cookie policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.