Privacy policy

Privacy Notice
Last Updated: 1st February 2025 

**1. Introduction**
Welcome to Kings Centre of Learning ("KCL," "we," "our," "us"). 

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website ("Website") and use our services. 

**2. Who We Are**
KCL is a centre of training, life skills and well being and short breaks provider operating in the UK. We are the data controller responsible for processing your personal data. 

**3. What Personal Data We Collect**
We may collect and process the following personal data: 

- **Identity Data**: Name, title, date of birth
- **Contact Data**:
Email address, phone number, postal address - **Technical Data**: 

IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data - **Usage Data**:
Information about how you use our Website
- **Marketing and Communications Data**: 

Preferences in receiving communications from us - **Special Category Data**: 

Only where necessary and with explicit consent 

**4. How We Collect Your Data** We collect data through: 

- Forms you complete on our Website
- Direct interactions (e.g., email, phone calls)
- Automated technologies (e.g., cookies and server logs) 

**5. How We Use Your Data**
We use your personal data for the following purposes: 

- To provide and improve our services
- To communicate with you regarding enquiries, services, and updates - To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- To analyze and improve website functionality 
- To manage subscriptions, events, and marketing communications (where you have consented) 

**6. Legal Basis for Processing**\
Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases for processing personal data include: 

- **Contractual necessity** (e.g., to provide a service you requested)
- **Legal obligation** (e.g., record-keeping requirements)
- **Legitimate interests** (e.g., improving our services, responding to enquiries) - **Consent** (e.g., marketing communications) 

**7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. 

- **Essential Cookies**: Required for basic functionality - **Analytical Cookies**:
Help us analyze website performance
- **Marketing Cookies**: 

Used to personalize ads and communications
You can manage your cookie preferences via our [Cookie Settings] link. 

**8. Data Sharing and Third Parties**
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with: 

- Service providers (e.g., IT providers, email platforms)
- Regulatory authorities if legally required
- Partners involved in service delivery (with consent where required) 

**9. International Data Transfers**
If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., UK Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place. 

**10. Data Retention**
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal, contractual, or operational purposes. 

**11. Your Rights Under UK GDPR**
You have rights regarding your personal data, including: 

- Right to access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) - Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability 
- Right to object
- Right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent) 

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. 

**12. Security Measures**
We implement security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers. 

**13. Contact Information**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice, please contact: Data Protection Officer:
Kings Centre of Learning
Tel: 01895 722304
Email: kcldataprotection @careconsort.com 

**14. Updates to This Notice**
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.