Privacy Policy for WhyPlayLearning.com

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Introduction

Hello parents and carers! We understand that privacy matters to you and your family. This policy explains, in simple terms, how we collect, use and protect your information when you use our website.

 

Who Am I

WhyPlayLearning.com is a website dedicated to supporting home educating families through play-based learning resources. It is based in the UK and complys with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

Information the Site Collects

When you use this website, it may collect:

• Personal information you provide voluntarily (such as your name and email address when you sign up for the newsletter or create a forum account)

• Information about your children if you choose to share it (such as age ranges or learning preferences)

• Usage information collected automatically (such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited)

• Forum contributions including posts, comments and profile information

 

 How This Information is Used

This information is used to:

• Provide you with access to our resources and community

• Send you newsletters and updates (only if you've signed up for them)

• Improve my website and develop new features

• Ensure the security of my website

• Fulfil any orders you place in our shop

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How I Protect Your Information

I take protecting your family's information seriously. I use secure systems to store your data and regularly review our security measures. I keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

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Cookies

This website uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to help the site work properly and to improve your experience. When you first visit our site, you'll see a banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies.

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Types of cookies that are used:

• Essential cookies that help the website function

• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site

• Preference cookies that remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

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Your Rights

As a UK resident, you have important rights regarding your data:

• Right to access your personal information

• Right to correct inaccurate information

• Right to delete your information

• Right to restrict how we use your data

• Right to object to certain uses of your data

• Right to data portability (receiving your data in a usable format)

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Children's Privacy

We understand that many users of our site are parents of young children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If forum accounts are created for children, they must be managed by parents.

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Sharing Your Information

I do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share some information with:

• Service providers who help us run our website and process payments

• Legal authorities if required by law

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Changes to This Policy

If I make significant changes to this policy, I will notify you through the website or via email.

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Contact Me

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact me at:

Email: privacy@whyplaylearning.com

or

Email: cleaverdenise@gmail.com
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Last updated: 25 April 2025

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Plain Language Summary

• I collect information you give us and some information automatically.

• I use this information to provide our services and improve our website.

• I protect your information with security measures.

• You have rights regarding your information, including the right to access and delete it.

• I don't collect information from children under 13.

• I don't sell your information.

• You can contact me with any questions.