Educafe Privacy Statement for Language Support Courses
At Educafe CIC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you register for our language support courses. By providing your information, you agree to its processing as outlined below.
Information Collection
We collect personal information, including your name, gender, date of birth, ethnicity, address, telephone number, email address, and nationality, as required by government rules for enrolment and to support the delivery of language support courses.
Purpose of Data Collection
We use this information to comply with ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) Funding Rules and to secure funding for Adult Skills Fund (ASF) courses. We may also collect data related to learning difficulties or disabilities to ensure appropriate learning adjustments.
Data Sharing
Your personal information is shared between Educafe and the relevant course partner, such as Berkshire School of English, Newbury College, or West Berkshire Council, to ensure the effective delivery of your course. Partners may maintain both paper and/or digital records of your data. All parties adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards.
Data Storage and Retention
Your information is securely stored in our database. Digital copies of personal and ID documents are destroyed after 12 months or sooner, while other data may be retained for up to 5 years, after which it will be securely deleted.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, or objection to the use of your personal data. If you have any concerns or wish to exercise these rights, please contact us.
Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection laws. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us.
EDUCAFE CIC
info@educafeuk.co.uk