1. Who We Are

The Ruskin Centre is an independent educational institute dedicated to liberal education for working adults.

If you have any questions about this policy or about how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
outreach@ruskincentre.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect

a) Mailing List

When you join our mailing list or Founding Circle, we collect:

  • Your email address

We do not collect names, addresses, or any other personal details unless you choose to provide them separately.

b) Public Consultation

Our website hosts a public consultation designed to inform the development of future seminars and programmes.

The consultation:

  • asks general, non-identifying questions (e.g. family commitments, commuting distance, scheduling preferences)

  • does not ask for names, email addresses, or contact details

  • is completed anonymously

Responses to the consultation cannot be used to identify individuals.

c) Website Usage Data

Like most websites, we may collect limited technical information such as:

  • browser type

  • device type

  • pages visited

This data is used only to understand how the website is used and to improve its functioning. It does not identify individual users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information only for the following purposes:

  • To send occasional updates about the Ruskin Centre’s development, seminars, events, and publications

  • To understand general patterns and preferences that inform future educational offerings

  • To improve the content and structure of our website

We do not use your data for marketing by third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent — when you provide your email address to join our mailing list

  • Legitimate interest — for anonymous consultation responses and basic website analytics

You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 6).

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Email addresses are stored securely using reputable third-party services (such as email distribution platforms)

  • Access to data is restricted to those responsible for administering the Centre

  • We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access

We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for its stated purpose.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the link provided in our emails, or by contacting us directly.

7. Sharing of Data

The Ruskin Centre does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties.

We may use trusted service providers (e.g. email services or website hosting platforms) solely to operate the website and mailing list. These providers are required to handle data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.

Where required, cookie preferences can be managed through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact

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

outreach@ruskincentre.co.uk