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Introduction

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when enrolling in programmes or contacting us. This may include:

Your name and email address
Programme selections and enrollment details
Any information you provide during consultations or educational sessions
Financial information you choose to share for educational purposes

We also collect certain technical information automatically when you visit our website:

Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process your enrollment in educational programmes
To communicate with you about your selected services
To provide personalized financial education based on your needs
To improve our website and services
To respond to your inquiries and support requests
To comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

Contract performance: when necessary to fulfill our educational services
Legitimate interests: to improve our services and communicate relevant information
Consent: where you have explicitly agreed to specific data uses
Legal obligation: where required by law

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist in operating our business, under strict confidentiality agreements
When required by law or to protect our legal rights
With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Financial education records are typically maintained for seven years in accordance with standard business practices.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure in certain circumstances
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookies Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

[email protected]

47 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4JW, United Kingdom

Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection.

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