Last updated: 24th May 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to AICE Scotland (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website:
Website: https://aice.scot/
We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable UK privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information you provide directly
You may provide information when you:
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Register for events, webinars or training
- Download resources
- Submit comments or feedback
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Organisation or school name
- Job title
- Any information included in your message
Information collected automatically
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Website usage information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source
This information may be collected through analytics services and cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide requested resources or services
- Improve website performance
- Analyse website usage
- Send updates or newsletters (where consent has been provided)
- Deliver training, events or educational content
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
We will only process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so. (Scottish Government)
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have clearly agreed
- Legitimate interests – where processing supports our legitimate activities and does not override your rights
- Contract – where processing is necessary to provide a service
- Legal obligation – where required by law
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics technologies to:
- Understand website traffic
- Improve user experience
- Monitor website performance
Cookies are small files stored on your device.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
If we use analytics tools such as Google Analytics, these services may process technical information including IP address and browsing activity.
6. Sharing Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who support website operation, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Email communication platforms
- Event registration systems
Information may also be disclosed where required by law.
Any third parties processing information on our behalf are required to protect it appropriately.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect information from:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss
- Alteration
- Disclosure
However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain records where appropriate
When information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights including:
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to request deletion
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Where our content supports schools, learners, educators or families, we recognise the importance of protecting children’s information.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate safeguards or consent where required.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please contact:
AICE Scotland
Email: contact@aice.scot
Website: https://aice.scot/
13. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how your information has been handled, you may contact the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)