Last updated: 13/01/2026
- Introduction
Jordanhill School is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors to our website, in accordance with the UK GDPR / EU GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website:
https://www.jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk
- Data Controller
The data controller is:
Jordanhill School
45 Chamberlain Road
Glasgow
G13 1SP
Email : info@jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk
Telephone: +44(0)141 576 2500
- What Personal Data We Collect
We collect limited personal data when you use our website.
3.1 Automatically Collected Data (Cookies & Analytics)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website, including:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Navigation paths between pages
Approximate location (country/region level)
Device and browser type
This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible and is used solely to help us improve the website.
3.2 Data We Do Not Collect
We do not knowingly collect:
Names or contact details through Google Analytics
Sensitive personal data
Data about children specifically through analytics
- Cookies
4.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
4.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to function correctly. These do not require consent.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies are only set if you give consent.
4.3 Managing Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
Accept analytics cookies
Reject analytics cookies
If you refuse analytics cookies, Google Analytics will not be activated.
If you wish to change your consent at any point you can use the buttons at the bottom of this page.
- Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, our legal bases for processing personal data are:
Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
For the use of Google Analytics and non-essential cookies.
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f))
For ensuring the website functions correctly and securely.
You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings buttons at the bottom of this page.
- Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.
Google Analytics cookies are only enabled with your consent.
IP anonymisation is enabled where supported.
Data may be transferred outside the UK/EU, but appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are used by Google.
You can learn more about how Google processes data in their privacy policy.
- How Long We Keep Data
Analytics data is retained for 12 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
Cookie consent preferences are stored for [e.g. 6–12 months].
- Who We Share Data With
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Data may be shared only with: Google (for analytics, where consent is given)
- Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk
- Children’s Privacy
This website is intended to provide information about the school.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through the website without appropriate safeguards.
- Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
Secure hosting
Access controls
Regular software updates
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Jordanhill School
Email: info@jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk