Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how fuchsia-geyser collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when using our services:

• Name and contact details when you enquire about courses
• Email address for communication purposes
• Course preferences and educational goals
• Any additional information you choose to provide in forms

We also collect certain information automatically:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Device information and IP address

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Process course enrolment requests and enquiries
• Communicate with you about our services and your participation
• Improve our website and educational offerings
• Send relevant updates about courses you have expressed interest in
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or take steps prior to entering a contract
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties except:

• Service providers who assist in operating our website and services, bound by confidentiality agreements
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, typically:

• Enquiry data: 2 years from last contact
• Course participant records: 6 years after course completion
• Website analytics: 26 months

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure of your data
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights relating to automated decision making

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

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

For courses involving participants under 18, we collect information from parents or guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4LH, United Kingdom

Last updated: August 2024