Privacy Policy

At Smart Star, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of our participants, parents, and website visitors.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or register for a competition:

• Personal Identification Information: Parent/Guardian name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Student Information: Name, date of birth, gender, and school year for registration and examination purposes.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and website usage statistics via cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used in the following ways:

• To process competition registrations and manage exam logistics.
• To communicate important updates regarding exam schedules, venues, and results.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To improve our website functionality and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored on secure networks and is only accessible by a limited number of personnel who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent.

4. Cookies

Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may occasionally use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the website or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or processing payments. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing of your data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@smartstar.uk
Phone: +44 7438 640391
Address: The Compasses, 26-28 London Street, Chertsey, KT16 8AA, UK