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Privacy Policy – Scalextric4Schools

Last updated: [5/1/2026]

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Scalextric4Schools is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit our website, take part in our programmes, or engage with us as a school, student, teacher, sponsor, partner or supplier.

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1. Who We Are

Scalextric4Schools is a UK-based STEM education initiative that works with schools and industry partners to inspire young people through engineering and design challenges.

For the purposes of data protection law, Scalextric4Schools is the “data controller”.

Contact email: info@scalextric4schools.com
Postal address: 8 Badens Croft Road, Shavington, Cheshire, CW2 5UA

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

a) Information you provide to us

  • Names, job titles and contact details (teachers, school staff, sponsors, partners)

  • Student names, ages and team details (usually provided via schools)

  • School names and addresses

  • Competition entries and project documentation

  • Event registrations and attendance details

  • Enquiries submitted through our website or email

  • Supplier and sponsor information for contractual purposes

b) Website information

When you visit our website we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This is collected through cookies or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Run and administer competitions and events

  • Communicate with schools, teams, sponsors and partners

  • Provide educational resources

  • Manage registrations and entries

  • Promote activities and successes (where consent has been given)

  • Meet legal and safeguarding requirements

  • Process supplier and sponsorship arrangements

  • Improve our website and services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (e.g. marketing communications or publicity)

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legitimate interests in running the programme

  • Legal obligations

  • Safeguarding obligations relating to young people

5. Children’s Data

Scalextric4Schools works with young people through schools. We rely on schools and guardians to obtain appropriate permissions for student participation and publicity. We take additional care when handling children’s personal data.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:​

  • Event venues and organisers

  • Sponsors and industry partners involved in the programme

We only share what is necessary and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

We will never sell personal data.

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7. Data Storage and Security

We store data securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

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Under UK data-protection law you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion in certain circumstances

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

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8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

A separate Cookie Policy may be published on our site.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: info@sxcalextric4schools.com
Address:

Scalextric4Schools CIC

8 Badens Croft Road

Shavington

Cheshire

CW2 5UA

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