Privacy Policy
Last updated 5 November 2026
Homework Board (hwboard.uk) is a small site run by Blaize, where people share homework and test dates. This policy lists the personal data collected and what it is used for.
What is collected
| What | Why | Who can see it |
|---|---|---|
| Your name (username) | To show who posted | Anyone visiting the site |
| Your password, if you sign up with a username | To log you in. It is stored as a salted hash and the password itself is never stored. | Nobody |
| Your Google email address and Google account ID, if you use Google login | To recognise you when you return. Blaize does not receive your Google password. | The site admin |
| Your profile picture, if you upload one | To show next to your name. It is resized to a small square in your browser before upload. | Anyone visiting the site |
| Your posts: type, title, subject, set, due date, extra info and who posted it | To show homework and test dates on the board | Anyone visiting the site |
| A login cookie | To keep you logged in for 30 days. It is strictly necessary and contains no personal details. | Your browser only |
| Your preferences, stored in your browser: set filter, dark mode, and whether you have closed the cookie notice | To remember how you like the site. They stay on your device and are not sent to Blaize. | Your device only |
What is not collected
Blaize does not collect real names, ages, addresses, phone numbers or locations. The site does not use analytics, advertising or tracking cookies. Do not include personal details about yourself or anyone else in a post.
Cookies
The site sets one cookie, which keeps you logged in. It is strictly necessary for logging in and is not used for tracking.
Hosting
The site is hosted by Cloudflare, which processes technical data such as IP addresses to deliver and secure the site. Blaize does not use this data to profile users.
Who data is shared with
Blaize does not sell personal data or share it with advertisers. Data is processed by Cloudflare, which hosts the site, and by Google if you choose to log in with Google.
How long it is kept
Your data is kept until you delete your account. Choosing Delete account in Settings removes your username, password or Google details, profile picture and all of your posts. Login sessions expire after 30 days.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you can ask for access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You can delete your account yourself at any time. For any other request, email [email protected]. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
Age
You must be 10 or over to create an account. Anyone can view the board without one.
Changes
This policy may be updated. The date above shows when it was last changed.