Privacy Policy

School 404 – Privacy Policy (UK)


Effective Date: 14th August 2025

Last Updated: 14th August 2025


School 404 (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Who We Are & Contact Details


We are the data controller for the purposes of UK GDPR.


Contact:

School 404

Billy The Duck LTD

Regina House

124 Finchley Road

London, United Kingdom

NW3 5JS

Email: hello@school404.com

2. Information We Collect


2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Payment details (processed by Stan, not stored by us)

  • Account login details for Skool

  • Content you post in the community

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • IP address

  • Device type & browser

  • Usage data (pages viewed, logins, time spent)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Payment status & transaction confirmation from Stan

  • Course progress & community activity from Skool

3. How We Use Your Data


We use your data to:

  • Deliver the Service

  • Process payments via Stan

  • Provide course and community access via Skool

  • Send service updates and marketing (if opted in)

  • Manage community interactions and enforce rules

  • Improve our Service

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing


We process your data under:

  • Contract – to provide the Service you purchased

  • Consent – for optional marketing emails

  • Legal obligation – tax/accounting compliance

  • Legitimate interest – security, fraud prevention, service improvements

5. Sharing Your Data


We share your data with:

  • Stan – payment processing (data controller for payment details)

  • Skool – course hosting & community platform (data processor for account & activity data)

  • IT, email, and analytics providers

  • Legal authorities when required

  • Professional advisers

We never sell your data.

6. International Transfers


Stan and Skool may store or process data outside the UK. We ensure transfers are protected using UK-approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the UK Data Transfer Addendum.

7. Data Retention


  • Account data: kept for as long as you have an account + up to 6 years for legal purposes

  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe

  • Community content: until you delete it or request removal

8. Your Rights

You can:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to certain processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Contact hello@school404.com to exercise your rights. You may also complain to the ICO (www.ico.org.uk).

9. Marketing

We will only send marketing emails if you opt in. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails.

10. Cookies

We use essential cookies for login and site functionality, and optional analytics/marketing cookies (with consent). See our Cookie Policy for details.

11. Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be communicated via email or the platform.