Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Edunews 4 U is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We are the data controller for the personal information we process. Our contact details are provided at the end of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use our services, you may provide us with:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
  • Educational background and professional experience
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
  • Communications with us, including support requests and feedback
  • Learning preferences and goals

Information Collected Automatically

We collect certain information automatically when you use our website:

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
  • Referring website or source
  • Course progress, quiz results, and learning activity

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: Providing educational programs, course access, and customer support
  • Account Management: Creating and managing your user account
  • Communication: Sending course updates, program information, and important notices
  • Payment Processing: Processing transactions and maintaining payment records
  • Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our services and platform
  • Marketing: Sending promotional materials (only with your consent)
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our educational services
  • Legitimate Interests: Improving our services, fraud prevention, and business operations
  • Consent: Marketing communications and non-essential cookies (you can withdraw consent anytime)
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us deliver services (hosting, payment processing, email delivery)
  • Instructors and Mentors: For providing personalized education and feedback
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

  • Account information: Duration of your relationship with us plus 6 years
  • Learning records: 7 years after program completion for certification purposes
  • Financial records: 6 years as required by UK tax law
  • Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent or 3 years of inactivity

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed within the UK. If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent website notice. Continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +44 077 8619 7367
  • Address: 97 Donalda Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1S 1P1, United Kingdom

14. Complaints

If you're unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

  • Website: ico.org.uk
  • Phone: 0303 123 1113
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