Privacy Policy

Champion Childcare is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide to us.

1. Who We Are

Champion Childcare is an independent childminding service based at Holy Trinity Church, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex.

For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: enquiries@championchildcare.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07982 830411

same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Parent/Guardian Details: Name, address, phone number, email
Child Details: Name, date of birth, health information, allergies, emergency contacts
Payment Information: Billing details (we do not store card details)
Communication Records: Emails, messages, and enquiry forms submitted through our website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries or concerns

To provide safe and appropriate childcare services

To communicate with you about your child’s care or placement

To meet legal and safeguarding requirements

To process payments and manage invoices

4. Data Storage & Security

All personal information is stored securely in accordance with UK GDPR and data protection laws. Access is limited to authorised staff only. Data may be stored in secure electronic systems and/or locked files.

5. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal data. We may share necessary information:

With relevant authorities (e.g., Ofsted, local safeguarding boards) where legally required
With medical professionals in case of emergency
With government bodies for funding, safeguarding, or inspections
With your consent, to share progress or updates

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you or your child
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (where legally possible)
Object to how your data is used
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

7. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website may use cookies to improve your experience. We do not use cookies to collect personal data unless you choose to submit an enquiry form. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

8. Retention Period

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill legal, contractual, and safeguarding obligations. Child records are typically kept for a minimum of 3 years after they leave our care, in line with statutory requirements.

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or our services. The latest version will always be available on our website.