Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Who We Are
FosteringKent.co.uk is a regional information website operated as part of the UK Fostering Infrastructure ecosystem. Our purpose is to connect prospective foster carers and fostering agencies in Kent with the resources and platforms they need.
2. What Data We Collect
FosteringKent.co.uk is a static informational website. We do not collect, store, or process any personal data directly. Specifically:
- We do not require account registration
- We do not use contact forms
- We do not store cookies for tracking purposes
- We do not collect email addresses or phone numbers
3. External Links
This website contains links to external platforms including FosterReady.uk and FosterFlow.uk, as well as third-party resources such as Kent County Council and Ofsted. Each of these platforms has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them before sharing any personal information.
4. Analytics
We may use privacy-respecting analytics (such as server-side log analysis) to understand general traffic patterns. No personally identifiable information is collected through these methods.
5. Hosting
This website is hosted on standard web hosting infrastructure. Standard server access logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) may be recorded by the hosting provider as part of normal operations. These logs are retained according to the hosting provider's own data retention policy.
6. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
As we do not collect personal data through this website, these rights would apply to any data processed by the linked platforms (FosterReady.uk, FosterFlow.uk) under their respective policies.
7. Children's Privacy
This website does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The content is directed at adults who are considering becoming foster carers or who work in fostering agencies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through the platforms listed on our website or via FosterReady.uk.