Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The Centre for Sustainability and Climate Change Careers ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you access our online course and associated services. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website and enrolling in our course, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
2.1 Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Billing details (if applicable)
- Course progress and activity
- Any communications with us
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Website usage analytics (via cookies—see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide access to the online course and track progress
- To process payments (if applicable)
- To send course-related updates and support communications
- To improve course content and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: To deliver the course you enrolled in
- Legitimate interests: To improve our course and services
- Legal obligations: To comply with tax, financial, and other regulations
- Consent: Where applicable (e.g., marketing emails)
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service providers: (e.g., payment processors, learning management systems, email platforms) to facilitate course delivery
- Legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights
All third parties processing personal data on our behalf comply with GDPR requirements.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to improve functionality and analyse usage. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Request limitation on data processing
- Objection: Object to certain data uses
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
To exercise any of these rights, contact us.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.