PRIVACY POLICY/ SAFEGUARDING

 

Privacy Policy/ Safeguarding statement.

Last updated: 22nd April 2026

[Your Business Name] Alternative Learning Pathways is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website  xxxxxxxx or engage with our services.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information about you:

  • Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details necessary for providing our services.
  • Children's Information: If you are filling out a form on behalf of a child, we will collect the child's name, age, and any other relevant information.
  1. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide our services effectively.
  • To communicate with you regarding our services and respond to any inquiries.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have given us explicit consent to process your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
  1. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Your data may be shared with:

  • Service providers who assist us in providing our services.
  • Authorities if we are required to do so by law.
  1. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • The right to access your personal data.
  • The right to rectification.
  • The right to erasure.
  • The right to restrict processing.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to object to processing.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

  1. Security of Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website.

  1. Contact Us

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

Alternative Learning Pathways

Harbour St, Mullingar N91 XF50, Co Westmeath Ireland
[Your Email Address] XXXXXXXXXXX
086 0605323

Safeguarding Statement

At Alternative Learning Pathways, the safety and well-being of the children we work with are our highest priority. We are committed to promoting and protecting the welfare of children and young people who engage with our services.

  1. Commitment to Safeguarding

We adhere to the following principles to ensure a safe environment for children:

  • We believe that children and young people have the right to be protected from harm.
  • We require that all children have a parent present at all times.
  • We will maintain clear procedures for handling child protection concerns.
  1. Reporting Concerns

If any safeguarding concerns arise while working with a child, staff are required to report these concerns to the designated safeguarding officer immediately. We take all allegations seriously and will act promptly to ensure the child's safety.

  1. Parental Involvement

We encourage open communication with parents or guardians regarding our safeguarding policies and procedures. We request that parents familiarize themselves with these practices and feel free to raise any questions or concerns.

  1. Continuous Improvement

We regularly review and update our safeguarding policies to ensure they remain in line with the best practices and current legislation.

For any queries regarding our safeguarding policies or to express concerns, please contact us at:

Alternative Learning Pathways

paula@alternativelearningpathways.com

OR

Paulah.dyslexia@gmail.com

PHONE  086 0605323