Ownership / Funding Information Policy

SchoolReadingList.co.uk Ownership/Funding Information Policy

In brief:

  • The School Reading List website is independently funded by its founders and does not receive any external funding from public bodies, charitable bodies, NGOs or similar.

Introduction

  • SchoolReadingList.co.uk is committed to maintaining transparency and providing our users with clear and accurate information regarding our ownership and funding sources. This Ownership/Funding Info Policy outlines how we disclose information about our ownership and funding to ensure the trust and confidence of our audience.

Ownership Disclosure

  • SchoolReadingList.co.uk is privately owned and operated. It is not a limited company. It is not a registered charity and it does not receive external or public funding.
  • We are an independent and privately owned organization. We maintain full editorial control over our content and recommendations, ensuring that they are not influenced by external interests.

Funding Sources Disclosure

  • Our primary source of funding to cover website running costs is through affiliate partnerships. We may display advertisements and include affiliate links on our website. These partnerships help support our operations and allow us to provide our services to our users free of charge. Where there are affiliate links on our website, these are clearly and conspicuously indicated.
  • We do not receive funding through sponsored content or sponsored book reviews. At this time, it is our policy to not publish sponsored content. Any contact requesting such content will be ignored and rejected. We will always maintain editorial independence in our reviews and recommendations.

Independence and Editorial Integrity

  • Our funding sources do not influence the content of our book recommendations or editorial decisions. We maintain strict editorial independence to ensure that our recommendations are based on the quality and educational value of the books, without any external bias.
  • We do not accept funding, sponsorships, or partnerships that would compromise our objectivity or integrity. We make every effort to ensure that our content remains free from undue influence.

Transparency

  • We are committed to providing clear and easily accessible information about our ownership and funding on our website. Users can find this Ownership/Funding Info Policy in a prominent location, typically in the website footer or through a dedicated page.
  • When presenting advertisements or affiliate links, these will be clearly and conspicuously labelled.

Privacy and Data Protection

  • We respect the privacy of our users and adhere to strict privacy and data protection guidelines. Any data collected through our website is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Changes to Ownership/Funding Info

  • We periodically review and update our Ownership/Funding Info Policy to ensure its accuracy and compliance with evolving industry standards and regulations.
  • In the event of any significant changes to our ownership or funding sources, we will promptly update this policy and communicate the changes to our users via our newsletter.

Contact Information

  • For any questions or concerns related to our Ownership/Funding Info Policy, please contact us using the form on our Contact Us page.

Conclusion

  • SchoolReadingList.co.uk is committed to maintaining transparency regarding our ownership and funding sources. We aim to provide clear and accurate information to our users to build and maintain trust. Our commitment to editorial independence ensures that our book recommendations are based on quality and educational value, free from external influence. We continuously strive to uphold our core values and principles while providing valuable services to our audience.

This policy was last updated on March 14th, 2024.