Who We Are

The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust is a multi-academy trust of 39 Catholic schools across Newcastle, Northumberland, and North Tyneside. Our registered address is:

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
c/o Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

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What Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:

• Technical Data: such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages visited

• Cookie Data: collected via cookies or similar technologies (see the Cookies section below)

• Contact Details: only if you use a contact form or send us an enquiry (e.g., name, email address, phone number)

• User Behaviour: such as how you use the website, which may be anonymised and used for analytics purposes

 

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly

• Remember your preferences

• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns

You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the website to function properly.

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How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website

• To improve user experience and site performance

• To respond to enquiries or requests submitted via our website

• To comply with legal obligations

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Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent: where you have given consent (e.g., accepting cookies)

• Legitimate interests: to ensure the site runs efficiently and securely

• Legal obligations: where we are required to process your data by law

 

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, provided they comply with data protection laws and our instructions.

We may also share data where required to do so by law.

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Data Storage and Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Your Rights

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Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent where applicable

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To exercise your rights, please contact us at enquiries@bishopbewickcet.org

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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of the page.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer:
Chapman Data & Information Services
Email: admin@chapmandis.co.uk