Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://annual-report.estyn.gov.wales/ (“Website”). By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, and contact details when you voluntarily provide it to us.
- Non-Personal Information: Information that does not identify you personally, including but not limited to browser type, IP address, operating system, and browsing behavior.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see the Cookie Policy section below).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Website.
- To analyze usage patterns and website performance.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To deliver targeted advertisements and marketing communications.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (where required).
- The necessity to perform a contract with you.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our Website and providing services.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- Advertising Partners: For targeted advertising purposes, such as Meta Pixel.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- The right to object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time.
8. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your user experience. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Website to function properly.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website using Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
- Functional Cookies: Remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used by Meta Pixel to track visitor activity for targeted advertising.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. Refer to their privacy policies for more information:
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: