Privacy Policy

Who we are

iFosterCare (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based information hub that helps people explore foster care. Our website is ifostercare.uk. For any privacy-related queries, email us at hello@ifostercare.uk.

What data we collect

We collect very little data. Here is exactly what we do and don’t collect:

Contact form

If you submit our contact form, we receive your name, email address, phone number (optional), area of interest, and message. We use this only to respond to your enquiry.

Eligibility quiz

Our “Can I Foster?” quiz runs entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit your answers. No personal data is captured.

Analytics

We may use privacy-friendly analytics to understand how visitors use our site (e.g. page views, referral sources). These tools do not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information.

How we use your data

• To respond to contact form enquiries
• To improve our website content and user experience
• We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties

Third-party links

Our site contains links to external platforms including FosterReady, FosterFlow, AgencySoftware, and Find a Fostering Agency. These are separate websites with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for the website to function. We do not use advertising, tracking, or third-party cookies.

Your rights under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@ifostercare.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

Data retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted. We do not maintain long-term databases of user information.

Children’s privacy

Our website is designed for adults exploring fostering. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@ifostercare.uk.