General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

GDPR Compliance Statement
Albatross Education Ltd
Effective Date: 04/03/2023

  1. Introduction

Albatross Education Ltd (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to ensuring the highest standards of data protection and privacy. We fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring the lawful, fair, and transparent processing of personal data.

  1. Data Protection Principles

We adhere to the following GDPR principles when processing personal data:

  • Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency – We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
  • Purpose Limitation – Data is collected for specific, legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
  • Data Minimization – We only collect data that is necessary for our services.
  • Accuracy – Personal data is kept accurate and up to date.
  • Storage Limitation – Data is retained only as long as necessary.
  • Integrity and Confidentiality – Data is processed securely to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or damage.
  1. Personal Data We Process

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

  • Identification details (name, date of birth, nationality, passport details)
  • Contact details (email address, phone number, address)
  • Academic and professional background (qualifications, work experience)
  • Financial information (payment details for our services)
  • Website usage information (cookies, IP addresses, analytics data)
  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Albatross Education Ltd processes personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – When you have given clear consent for us to process your data.
  • Contractual Necessity – When processing is necessary to fulfil a contract.
  • Legal Obligation – When we are required by law to process data.
  • Legitimate Interest – When processing is necessary for our business operations, provided it does not override your rights.
  1. How We Protect Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data, including:

  • Encryption and secure storage systems.
  • Restricted access to personal data.
  • Regular security audits and staff training.
  • Secure disposal of data when no longer required.
  1. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share personal data with:

  • Universities and educational institutions for student applications.
  • Regulatory bodies to comply with legal obligations.
  • Service providers (e.g., IT, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements.

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, are in place.

  1. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, individuals have the following rights:

  • Right to Access – Request access to your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing – Request limitations on data processing.
  • Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured format.
  • Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@albatrosseducation.com

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil our business purposes and legal obligations. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Users can manage cookie preferences via browser settings. 

  1. Compliance and Contact Information

Albatross Education Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK and follows all applicable data protection laws.

For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact:

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Albatross Education Ltd
12 Vallance road, London E1 5HR
Email: info@albatrosseducation.com
Phone: 02071019554

By engaging with Albatross Education Ltd, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR Compliance Statement.