1. Introduction

SchCatch ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our school finder and catchment area checker services at schcatch.uk.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our school analysis services, we may collect:

• Location Data: Your postcode or current GPS location to provide accurate catchment area maps and local school results.
• User Account Info: Name and email address if you create an account to save favorite schools or rankings.
• Usage Data: Details of your visits to our site, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages viewed (via cookies).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide personalized school search results and catchment analysis.
• Improve our website functionality and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

4. Data Sources and Accuracy

Our website analyzes public data (e.g., Ofsted reports, GCSE/A-level results, and University admission rates). While we strive for accuracy, we do not control the original data provided by government bodies. We process this data under our legitimate interest to provide educational insights.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Analytics Providers: (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our maps and rankings.
• Map Service Providers: (e.g., Google Maps API, Open Street Map API) to render catchment areas. Your location data may be processed by these providers in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights (UK & EEA)

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal info.
• Withdraw consent for location tracking via your browser settings.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to remember your search history and preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your web browser.