SENICT Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

SENICT is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal data you provide. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Website: https://www.ianbean.co.uk

1. Who We Are

SENICT is a consultancy and training company specialising in supporting educators, therapists, parents, and carers who work with young people with severe and complex needs, particularly in the use of technology.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Contact Forms

When you contact us via the website form, we collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not share this information with third parties and it is deleted once your query has been resolved.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies; they contain no personal data and are discarded when you close your browser.

  • Login cookies store login information and preferences:

    • Standard login cookies last 2 days.

    • “Remember Me” login cookies persist for 2 weeks.

    • Screen options cookies last 1 year.

Logging out will remove login cookies from your browser.

Embedded Content

Some pages may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Interactions with embedded content behave as if you visited the third-party website directly. These sites may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use cookies

  • Track your interaction with their content

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you interact with.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Data collected is anonymous and helps us improve navigation and content. Anonymous data is retained for 1 year.

3. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. The only third-party sharing is:

  • Google Analytics, which receives anonymous website metrics data.

4. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • For registered users, personal information is stored in your user profile.

  • Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time (except the username, which cannot be changed).

  • Website administrators can also view or edit user information for support purposes.

  • If you cancel your registration, all personal data is automatically deleted.

5. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  1. Access your data – request a copy of all personal information we hold about you.

  2. Rectify or update your data – correct inaccuracies in your personal data.

  3. Erase your data – request deletion of your personal information (except data we must retain for legal or administrative purposes).

  4. Restrict processing – limit how we use your personal data in certain circumstances.

  5. Object to processing – if you object to how your data is being used, we will assess your request.

Requests can be made by contacting us at info@ianbean.co.uk.

6. Where We Send Your Data

  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

  • All other personal data is stored securely on our servers and is not shared with third parties, except as required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on our website with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

9. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@ianbean.co.uk
Website: https://www.ianbean.co.uk