Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1st December 2025

The Alliance for Inclusive Literacy (“the Alliance”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal information when you use our website or interact with us.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

The Alliance for Inclusive Literacy Education is a collaborative, non-profit network of organisations and individuals working to promote inclusive literacy education across the UK.

Data Controller:
The Alliance for Inclusive Literacy Education
Chantal Bryan

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name and contact details (e.g., email address)

  • Information submitted through forms (e.g., expressions of interest, membership forms, event registrations)

  • Any correspondence you send to us

b) Website usage data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

  • Cookies (see Section 7)

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve its content and accessibility.

c) Organisational information

If you represent an organisation participating in the Alliance, we may also collect:

  • Organisation name

  • Role/title

  • Relevant consent or approval documentation

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to queries or requests you submit

  • Manage Alliance membership and communication

  • Provide updates, newsletters, or information relevant to our work (only where you have opted in)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain organisational records

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We will never sell your data or use it for purposes that are not compatible with the reasons it was collected.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or voluntarily submit information.

  • Legitimate interests – to operate, manage, and develop the Alliance and its activities.

  • Legal obligation – where we must process data to comply with the law.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Members of the Alliance Executive Group, where necessary for coordination or decision-making

  • Partner organisations, but only where you have explicitly agreed

  • Professional service providers (such as website hosting or email service providers) who act on our instructions and follow data protection laws

  • Authorities, if required by law

We do not transfer your data outside the UK unless adequate safeguarding measures are in place.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

  • Secure password-protected systems

  • Restricted access to personal information

  • Regular backups and security monitoring

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse usage. Cookies may collect anonymous information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Site navigation patterns

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more detail, please see our Cookie Policy (or: include cookie details here if you prefer).

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)

  • Request data portability

  • Restrict how we use your data

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
info@allianceforinclusiveliteracy.org.uk

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.