Effective Date: 01/07/2025
Online Teacher Awards (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you visit our website: https://onlineteacherawards.com
1. Who We Are
Online Teacher Awards is a UK-based platform focused on showcasing and rewarding outstanding online teaching professionals. You can contact us at:
Email: wearegamechangers@outlook.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal data to provide a better user experience and maintain the integrity of our publication. Information we may collect includes:
- Name and email address (e.g., when you subscribe to a newsletter or contact us)
- IP address and browser details (for site analytics and security)
- Messages or comments submitted via forms
- Cookies and tracking data (see Section 6)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Send newsletters and editorial updates (with your consent)
- Respond to your queries or submissions
- Analyse website usage and improve our content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you opt-in to receive updates
- Legitimate interests – for analytics and general site functionality
- Legal obligation – if required to comply with the law
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccuracies in your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request deletion of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at wearegamechangers@outlook.com
6. Cookies
We use cookies to track how our website is used and improve performance. These include:
- Essential cookies – required for site functionality
- Analytics cookies – help us understand traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Marketing cookies – only if applicable and with your consent
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for email marketing, hosting, and analytics. These providers are GDPR-compliant and process your data securely.
8. Data Storage and Retention
We store your data securely on encrypted systems and only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or to meet legal requirements.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at:
wearegamechangers@outlook.com