What we do at The Shine Academy
The Shine Academy provides exciting and interactive workshops for children to enhance their skills in Creative Writing, Handwriting, Comprehension, and Discursive Writing. With a deep understanding of the British education system, we offer guidance, practice, and support for children preparing for 7+, 8+, and 11+ independent school entrance exams. This privacy notice outlines how we handle any personal information collected from you while using our website and interacting with us.
What information do we collect about you?
The Shine Academy collects and stores personal data from clients (parents and students) to help achieve their educational goals. This data may include:
- Personal details like home address, email, date of birth, and emergency contacts.
- Information regarding a child's academic performance, including school reports and exam results.
- Medical records and details, including any illnesses, allergies, or medical conditions affecting a child.
- Financial details related to payments made to The Shine Academy.
How do we collect this information
We gather this information directly from our clients and students. Clients fill out forms online, communicate via email, provide information verbally, or complete paper documents. We also collect educational data and work samples from students participating in our workshops.
How will we process your personal information
'Processing' refers to obtaining or recording information or performing any operation on it, such as storing or using it. The Shine Academy processes information about you and your child to register for courses, ensure your child's welfare, facilitate our operations, and comply with all relevant legal obligations.
If you consent, we may occasionally email you about other products and services we believe may interest you.
Where do we keep your information
Personal information is stored electronically on our information management system (Google Drive), on employee computers and laptops, or as hard copies in a filing system at our office. Access is restricted to employees who have signed and agreed to our Data Protection Policy.
We will securely retain your personal information until your child turns 18 or until you request us to dispose of it.
Access to your information and withdrawing consent.
- You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you and your child.
- We want to ensure your personal information is accurate and up to date; you may ask us to correct or remove any information.
- You have the right to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes at any time.
- You can request us to dispose of all your personal information.
If you would like to do any of these things or have questions about this privacy notice, please contact us at the following addresses:
admin@theshineacademy.co.uk
The Shine Academy, First Floor, Bright House, 1a Learning Lane, London, SW6 5AA
ICO registration reference: ZA231875
Complaints – Information Commissioner’s Office
You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you believe there is an issue with how we handle your personal data. You can call their helpline or visit their website:
0303 123 1113
admin@theshineacademy.co.uk
Changes to our privacy notice
We regularly review our privacy notice and will post any updates on this webpage.
Last updated on 9th December 2025.
