Privacy

This privacy policy explains how The Orthotic Education and Training Trust (OETT) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website.

 

Who We Are

The Orthotic Education and Training Trust (OETT) is a UK-based charity supporting the training and education of Orthotists.

Registered Charity No: 294114

Contact Email: admin@oett.org.uk

 

What Data We Collect

When you contact us using the form on our website, we collect the following information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Subject
• Message content

This information is voluntarily provided by you and is only used to respond to your enquiry.

 

How We Use Your Data

We use the data you submit solely to:

• Respond to your message or enquiry
• Provide any relevant information you request

We do not use this data for marketing purposes and we do not share your information with third parties.

 

How Your Data Is Stored

When you submit the contact form:

• Your message is sent by email to admin@oett.org.uk
• The information is not stored on the website or in its database

It may be retained in the email inbox, which is accessible to authorised individuals

 

Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following services:

• Contact Form 7 to create and manage our contact form
• WP Mail SMTP to send form submissions via email

These tools help facilitate communication and email delivery. Each has its own privacy practices.

 

Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies required for essential functionality. We do not currently use tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies. If that changes, this policy will be updated.

 

Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or email is completely secure, and we advise you to avoid including sensitive personal data in your message.

 

Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to the way your data is used
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at admin@oett.org.uk.