Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Who We Are

Beyond Borders is an international literacy initiative created and managed by Big Thinking Publishing.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you contact us or use our website:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Organisation or school name

  • Country

  • Any information you choose to include in your message

If you sign up for updates, we may also collect your email address for that purpose.

How We Use Your Information

We only use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Provide information about Beyond Borders

  • Communicate with participating schools and organisations

  • Send updates if you have requested them

  • Improve our website and services

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis

We process your personal information in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

How We Store Your Information

We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure and only retain it for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the project, such as website hosting or email services. These providers are required to protect your information.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request that inaccurate information is corrected

  • Request that your information is deleted where appropriate

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

Beyond Borders celebrates children's creativity, but we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website. Any submissions to the project will be managed through participating schools or parents/carers in accordance with our submission guidelines.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the revised update date.