GDPR Privacy Policy

Introduction

This policy outlines Green Valley Academy's commitment to data protection in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016. This policy applies to all personal data collected, stored, and processed by Green Valley Academy in the course of providing student consultancy services.

Principles of Data Protection

Green Valley Academy adheres to the following principles of data protection:

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: Personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

• Purpose limitation: Personal data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.

• Data minimization: We collect and process only the personal data necessary for the provision of student consultancy services.

• Accuracy: We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is accurate, complete, and kept up to date.

• Storage limitation: Personal data is kept in a form that permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data is processed.

• Integrity and confidentiality: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data and protect it from unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Types of Personal Data Collected

Green Valley Academy may collect the following types of personal data for student consultancy purposes:

• Personal details: Name, contact information, date of birth, residency status, educational qualifications, employment history, and other relevant information provided by the student.

• Sensitive data: In certain cases, we may collect sensitive data such as medical information. This data is collected with explicit consent and processed only for specified purposes.

Collection and Processing of Personal Data

Personal data is collected directly from the student or their authorized representative. It may also be collected from third parties with the student's consent or as permitted by law. Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Providing student consultancy services, including university selection, application assistance, and interview preparation.

• Communicating with the student regarding their consultancy requirements and updates.

Sharing of Personal Data

Green Valley Academy may share personal data with third parties, including universities, partner student consultancies, and government agencies, as necessary to fulfill our recruitment services. We ensure that such third parties have adequate data protection measures in place and comply with GDPR and DPA requirements.

Usage of Data

Personal data collected by Green Valley Academy may be used for the following purposes:

• Providing personalized consultancy services to students.

• Improving our services and offerings based on student feedback and preferences.

• Communicating with students about relevant updates, events, and opportunities.

• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

Third-Party Involvement

Green Valley Academy may engage third-party service providers to assist in providing student consultancy services. These third parties may have access to personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of the data.

Data Security Measures

Green Valley Academy implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data. These measures include:

• Secure storage and transmission of data using encryption and access controls.

• Regular monitoring and testing of security measures to identify and address vulnerabilities.

• Training and awareness programs for staff to ensure compliance with data protection policies and procedures.

Data Subject Rights

Students have the following rights regarding their personal data:

• Right of access: Students have the right to request access to their personal data and information about how it is processed.

• Right to rectification: Students can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

• Right to erasure: Students can request the deletion of their personal data under certain circumstances.

• Right to restrict processing: Students can request the restriction of processing of their personal data under certain circumstances.

• Right to data portability: Students can request the transfer of their personal data to another organization or service provider.

• Right to object: Students can object to the processing of their personal data in certain situations, such as direct marketing.

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach involving personal data, Green Valley Academy will promptly investigate the breach, assess the risk to individuals' rights and freedoms, and take appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of the breach. This may include notifying the relevant data protection authorities and affected individuals as required by law.

Policy Review and Updates

This GDPR policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with data protection laws and best practices. Updates to the policy will be communicated to staff and students as necessary.

Contact Information

For inquiries or concerns regarding data protection and privacy, students can contact Green Valley Academy's Data Protection Officer at info@greenvalleyacademy.com.

Green Valley Academy is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016.

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