Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 07.07.26
At Rooted in Reading, I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, why I collect it and how it is used.
Who I Am
Rooted in Reading is an educational consultancy providing personalised reading support to parents and carers.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Rooted in Reading
What Information I Collect
When you contact me or book a consultation, I may collect:
Parent Information
Name
Email address
Telephone number (if provided)
Booking information
Payment confirmation
Child Information
To provide personalised advice, I may also collect:
Child's first name
Age
School year
Reading ability
Interests
Reading habits
Information provided within the Reading Roadmap Questionnaire
Any additional information you choose to share
I only collect information that is relevant to providing my services.
How I Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
Deliver consultations
Create personalised Reading Roadmaps
Respond to enquiries
Manage bookings
Send follow-up information
Improve my services
Meet legal and accounting obligations
I will never sell your personal information.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, I process your information because:
You have requested my services.
You have given consent by completing questionnaires.
Processing is necessary to fulfil our agreement.
I have legitimate business interests in managing my services.
Children's Information
Rooted in Reading works with parents and carers.
All information about children must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.
I do not knowingly collect information directly from children.
How Your Information Is Stored
I take appropriate steps to keep your information secure.
Information may be stored securely using trusted providers such as:
Squarespace
Google Workspace
Secure cloud storage
Booking software
Access is restricted to Rooted in Reading only.
How Long I Keep Your Information
Your information will only be kept for as long as necessary to provide my services and meet legal obligations.
Consultation records may be retained for up to 6 years for professional and tax record purposes.
You may request deletion of your personal information where legally appropriate.
Sharing Your Information
Your information will never be sold.
It may only be shared where required:
By law
To comply with legal obligations
With trusted service providers who assist in running my business (such as payment processors or booking systems)
These providers process information securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.
Payments
Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers.
Rooted in Reading does not store your payment card details.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help:
Improve website performance
Understand website usage
Remember your preferences
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Marketing
If you choose to subscribe to emails or newsletters, I may occasionally send:
Reading tips
New resources
Service updates
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in my emails.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact:
Safeguarding
If information shared during a consultation gives rise to a safeguarding concern, I may have a legal or professional duty to share relevant information with the appropriate authorities in accordance with safeguarding legislation.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this website.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Rooted in Reading