Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Share Foundation ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects personal data in relation to Stepping Forward: Explore the Performing Arts ("the series"). The Share Foundation is a UK registered charity and data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who we are

The Share Foundation delivers educational and creative programmes for young people. Stepping Forward: Explore the Performing Arts is a digital learning series hosted via the Thinkific platform.

Contact email: [email protected]

2. What personal data we collect

When you subscribe to our site we may collect the personal information you give us such as your Name and email address, Organisation or school name (if applicable), Age or age range (where relevant).

Additionally we collect series specific data such as login and usage data (e.g. progress and course submission)

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 without appropriate consent.

3. How we use personal data

We use personal data to:

Provide access to the series and its episodes, communicate important information about access or updates, monitor engagement to improve the series and meet safeguarding, legal and reporting obligations

4. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases for processing include:

• Consent – where users opt in to receive communications
• Contract – to provide access to purchased content
• Legal obligation – safeguarding and financial record keeping
• Legitimate interests – delivering and improving our charitable services

5. Children and young people

Stepping Forward: Explore is intended for young people aged 13+. Where learners are under 18, access should be supported by a parent, carer, school or youth professional. We take additional care to protect the privacy and wellbeing of young people.

6. Data sharing and third parties

The series is hosted on Thinkific, which processes data on our behalf. Data may be transferred outside the UK; where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR. We do not sell personal data.

7. Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

8. Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected]

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Payment 

If you make a purchase on our site, we use a third-party payment processor such as Stripe or PayPal. Payments are encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Your purchase transaction data is stored only as long as is necessary to complete your purchase transaction.

All direct payment gateways adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our site and related courses and its service providers.

10. Links

When you click on links on our site, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

11. Third-Party Services

In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.

For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.

Certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located in a different jurisdiction than either you or us. If you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

12. How we use Cookies

A cookie is a small file, which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

13. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact [email protected]