Privacy Policy
The Wildlife Safe (WiSe) Scheme CIC is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. We comply fully with UK GDPR and data protection legislation.
What Data We Collect
We collect only the personal information needed to deliver our training and certification services, including:
- Your name and contact details
- Business or organisation information
- Course completion and certification records
We do not collect payment card details, sensitive personal data, or information about children under 16. Payments are processed securely by Stripe.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Deliver WiSe training courses and certification
- Maintain accurate certification records
- List certified operators in our public directory
- Communicate with you about courses, renewals, and important updates
With consent, we may also send newsletters, request feedback, or share anonymised insights to improve our services.
Public Directory
Certified operators are listed in our public directory to help the public identify wildlife-safe operators. This includes business name, general location, operation type and certification status. Personal contact details are not made public unless you request this.
Data Sharing
We only share data where necessary to deliver our services, including:
- Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, email systems)
- Stripe for secure payment processing
- Licensed WiSe trainers delivering courses
We never sell your data, share it with marketing companies, or pass your details to third parties for their own use.
Data Security & Retention
Your data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures. We retain personal data for a minimum of six years, in line with legal and operational requirements, or for as long as certification remains active.
Your Rights
You have full rights under GDPR, including the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (where legally possible)
- Object to certain types of processing
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Cookies & Third-Party Links
Our website uses cookies; details are available in our Cookie Policy below. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our site.
Contact & Complaints
If you have questions about your data or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@thewisescheme.org
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, what they are, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.
How We Use Cookies
The WiSe Scheme uses cookies to:
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Ensure the website functions correctly
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Improve website performance and usability
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Understand how visitors use our website
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Help us improve our content and services
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Always On)
These cookies are necessary for the website to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include cookies that:
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Enable basic website functionality
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Support security and accessibility
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Allow you to submit forms
Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
2. Analytics / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They collect information such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the site
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How users navigate the website
We use this information anonymously and only for statistical purposes.
Analytics cookies are only used with your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by trusted third-party services we use, such as:
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Website analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
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Embedded content (e.g. videos, maps, or social media links)
These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control how third-party cookies operate.
What We Do Not Do
We do not:
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Use cookies for targeted advertising
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Sell or share cookie data with marketing companies
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Track users across other websites
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or delete cookies at any time through:
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Your browser settings
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Our cookie consent banner (where available)
Most web browsers allow you to:
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View which cookies are stored
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Delete existing cookies
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Block cookies altogether
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Where can I get more information about cookies and how to change my settings?
To remove Google Analytics tracking please download the plug-in for your browser.
For more information about cookies, please visit www.aboutcookies.org
For information on how to change cookies settings on your browser please visit the relevant information page:
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
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Legal requirements
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Website functionality
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Cookies we use
The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: