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Introduction

Marden Dyslexia (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Who We Are

Marden Dyslexia provides dyslexia assessments and screenings for children and young people.

What Personal Data We Collect

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We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Names and contact details of parents/carers

  • Age of the young person being assessed

  • Assessment information relevant to dyslexia screening

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Purposes of Processing

We use your data to:

  • Provide dyslexia assessments and screenings

  • Communicate with parents/carers about services

  • Ensure appropriate assessments are carried out according to the age and qualification boundaries of the assessor

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Lawful Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: You have given permission for us to process personal data for the purposes of assessment and communication.

  • Contract: Processing is necessary to deliver our assessment and screening services.

  • Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in collecting relevant information to deliver accurate and appropriate assessments. The collection of contact details and age information is proportionate, limited, and necessary for service delivery.

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Legitimate Interests Assessment

Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring:

  • Parents/carers can be contacted to confirm services and discuss assessments.

  • The correct tests are administered based on the child’s age.

  • We act within our professional qualifications and remit.

This use is balanced against any risk to individuals, with safeguards in place to ensure data is not excessive, intrusive, or retained unnecessarily.

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Children’s Data

We process children’s data (such as age and assessment results) where necessary for dyslexia assessments. This information is handled with additional care and confidentiality.

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Where We Collect Data From

We collect information directly from:

  • Parents/carers

  • The young person (where appropriate)

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Third Parties

We share limited data with trusted partners where necessary:

  • Alison Simpson (The Learning Lab Kent) – Diana and Alison collaborate on assessments. Alison specialises in assessing older learners while Diana assesses younger learners. Contact details of parents/carers may be shared for coordination purposes.

No other suppliers are engaged for personal data handling.

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Sub-Processors and Systems

At present, Marden Dyslexia does not use external systems or suppliers that process personal data. Data is handled directly and securely.

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Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Relevant third parties involved in assessments (as noted above)

  • Regulatory or safeguarding bodies, where required by law

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Data Retention

We will not retain your personal data longer than necessary for assessment and legal purposes. Where there is no longer a legitimate need to retain the data, it will be securely deleted.

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International Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside of the UK.

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Your Rights

You have the following rights under UK GDPR:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erasure of your personal data (where applicable)

  • Restriction of processing in certain circumstances

  • Objection to processing under legitimate interests

  • Data portability (if applicable)

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How to Complain

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, please contact us first at mardendyslexiakent@gmail.com.

If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

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