This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

1. Who We Are

UK University Group is an education provider offering various academic programs and related services.

 

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Personal Identification Data: Name, date of birth, nationality, gender, and student ID.

• Contact Information: Address, email, and phone number.

• Academic and Professional Information: Educational background, qualifications, and employment history.

• Financial Data: Tuition fees, payment details, and funding information.

• Sensitive Data: Health records (if required for accessibility or support purposes), ethnicity, and disability status (where relevant and with explicit consent).

 

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To process applications and admissions.

• To provide academic and student support services.

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

• To manage tuition fees and financial aid.

• To send updates regarding courses, events, and opportunities (with your consent).

• To improve our website and services.

We rely on legal bases such as contractual necessity, legal obligation, legitimate interest, and consent where required.

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4. How We Share Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Partner institutions and accrediting bodies for academic purposes.

• Regulatory and government authorities to comply with legal obligations.

• Employers and placement providers for internship or career opportunities (with your consent).We ensure that all parties protect your data in compliance with data protection laws.

 

5. Data Storage and Security

We store your personal data securely on protected servers and take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes.

 

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

• Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’) – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).

• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

• Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a commonly used format.

• Right to Object – Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

• Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw your consent at any time.

 

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or our website.