Inqsight Academy is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data in accordance with UK Data Protection laws, specifically the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). We also comply with all applicable regulations regarding personal data processing and privacy.
This policy describes the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. If you have any questions about how we process your data, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.
Important Definitions
- ‘We’ refers to Inqsight Academy, the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.
- ‘ICO’ is the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.
- ‘Personal data’ refers to any information that can identify an individual, such as name, contact details, biographical information, qualifications, etc.
- ‘Processing’ means any action taken with personal data, such as collection, storage, sharing, or deletion.
- ‘Data Controller’ is the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. In this case, Inqsight Academy.
- ‘Data Processor’ is an entity that processes personal data on behalf of the data controller, such as a third-party service provider.
- ‘Subject Access Request’ is a request by an individual for access to personal data held about them.
Who We Are
Inqsight Academy is a UK-based educational institution offering a wide range of learning services, including online courses, workshops, and academic resources. We are committed to providing high-quality education and maintaining transparency with our users regarding how their personal data is handled.
How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data from you in several ways, including:
- Information you provide directly: When you register for our courses, sign up for newsletters, participate in our events, or contact us for support.
- Information we collect indirectly: Through your interactions with our website, social media channels, and third-party services (e.g., cookies).
- Information from third parties: If you have been referred by a colleague, organization, or through other external sources.
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Basic personal details: Name, age, date of birth, contact details (email).
- Professional details: Qualifications, academic background, and work experience.
- Event and course participation: Information about events you attend, feedback, accessibility requirements, and special dietary preferences.
- Online activities: Information about your browsing behavior on our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for various purposes, including:
- Providing educational services: To process course registrations, communicate with you about your progress, and offer customer support.
- Marketing and communications: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent).
- Improvement of services: To understand your preferences and tailor our offerings to better meet your needs.
- Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Sensitive Personal Data
We generally do not collect sensitive personal data unless necessary for specific services (e.g., health data for event planning). Any sensitive data collected will be handled with additional care and confidentiality.
Disclosing Your Personal Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:
- Service providers: Third parties who help us process payments, manage our website, or provide event services.
- Business partners: Inqsight Academy may collaborate with external organizations for specific events or research, and may share certain data for those purposes.
- Legal requirements: If we are required to disclose data by law or to protect our rights.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and employ industry-standard security measures to protect it. However, no method of data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure. We continually monitor our systems to minimize risks.
Cookies
Inqsight Academy uses cookies on our website to improve user experience and gather analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Restriction: You can request restrictions on the processing of your data.
- Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: You have the right to object to direct marketing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
How We Store Your Data
We store your data securely within the European Economic Area (EEA). If any third parties outside the EEA process your data, we ensure that adequate protection measures are in place.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we process your personal data, please contact us directly. If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: academies@inqsights.com
