Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 16, 2025
At Sandbox Academy UK, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you interact with our website, you may provide the following details:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Messages sent through our contact form
- Comments or feedback on our articles
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
We automatically gather certain technical information when you visit our site:
- IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Approximate geographic location (city or region)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used to:
- Respond to your enquiries and support requests
- Enhance and personalise your experience on our website
- Send newsletters or updates (only with your explicit consent)
- Analyse visitor behaviour and site performance
- Ensure website security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Sharing Your Information
Sandbox Academy UK does not sell your personal data. We may share it only when necessary:
- Service Providers: trusted partners (hosting, analytics, email delivery) who process data under contract
- Legal Requirements: when required by law or to protect our legal rights
- With Your Consent: when you have expressly authorised us to share your information
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve functionality and analyse site traffic. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential Cookies: required for the site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: used to measure site usage and performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Preference Cookies: used to remember user settings such as theme or language
5. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Data Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent: withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
- Strict access controls and role-based permissions
- Regular security monitoring and audits
- Frequent software and infrastructure updates
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary or as required by law:
- Contact data: while your subscription or communication remains active
- Analytics data: up to 26 months
- Correspondence records: up to 2 years after last contact
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., exchanges or social networks). We are not responsible for their privacy practices — please review their policies before sharing your data.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be revised accordingly.
11. Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 20 4577 8901
- Address: 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB, United Kingdom
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.