Last updated: 11 June 2026
This privacy policy explains how LA PTFA uses any personal information we collect through our website: www.la-ptfa.co.uk.
Who we are
LA PTFA is a parent, teacher and friends association supporting our school community through events, fundraising and volunteering.
You can contact us at:
Email: info@la-ptfa.co.uk
Address: LA-PTFA, Livingstone Academy, Madeira Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1PA
What information we collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- contact us through the website;
- sign up to hear about PTFA events or activities;
- volunteer to help with an event;
- buy tickets, make a donation or take part in fundraising;
- send us information by email or online form.
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, child’s class or year group, payment or donation details, and any message you send us.
We only collect information we need.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- reply to your messages;
- organise PTFA events and volunteering;
- manage tickets, donations and fundraising activities;
- send updates about PTFA activities, where you have agreed to receive them;
- keep appropriate records for administration, finance and safeguarding purposes.
We will not sell your personal information.
Our lawful basis
We use personal information only where we have a valid reason under data protection law. This may include:
- Consent, for example if you ask to receive email updates;
- Legitimate interests, for example running PTFA events and responding to enquiries;
- legal obligations, for example keeping financial records.
- Children’s information and photo’s
We take extra care with children’s personal information.
We will only use children’s names, photos or other identifying information where appropriate permission has been given or where there is another clear and lawful reason to do so.
Sharing information
We may share information with trusted organisations only where needed, such as:
- the school, where appropriate;
- payment providers;
- ticketing or event platforms;
- website or email service providers;
- legal or regulatory authorities, if required.
We only share what is necessary.
How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as we need it.
For example, we may keep event or volunteering information until the event has finished, and financial records for as long as required for accounting purposes.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to help it work properly and to understand how people use it.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. For optional cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, we will ask for consent where required.
Your rights
You have rights over your personal information, including the right to:
- ask for a copy of your information;
- ask us to correct information that is wrong;
- ask us to delete your information in some circumstances;
- object to how we use your information;
- withdraw consent, where we rely on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in this policy. We may need to confirm your identity before responding to your request.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: info@la-ptfa.co.uk
Complaints
Please contact us first if you have any concerns about how we use your information.
You can also complain to the **Information Commissioner’s Office**, the UK data protection regulator.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page.