1. Introduction
Global Education and Career Development Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Global Education and Career Development Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Full name and contact details (email address and telephone number).
Information submitted via contact forms or account registration.
Student-related information: Course enrolment, academic progress, and certification data.
Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or marketing.
Note: It is your responsibility to ensure that all personal data provided to us is accurate and up to date.
2.2 Payment Information Payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
2.3 Automatically Collected Data
IP address, browser type, and device information.
Usage data (pages visited and time spent).
Cookies and tracking technologies.
2.4 Communication Data
Messages sent via WhatsApp or other chat integrations.
Customer support correspondence and records of enquiries.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
To deliver and manage educational courses and professional training.
To provide certificates and track student progress for accreditation.
To communicate important updates regarding your course or account.
To provide customer support and respond to enquiries.
To improve website performance and user experience.
To analyse website usage and marketing effectiveness.
Marketing: We only send marketing communications where you have provided consent. You may opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails. We do not sell your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you have signed up for.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate effectively with you.
Consent: For marketing communications where required.
Legal Obligations: To comply with law enforcement or regulatory requirements.
Vital Interests: In rare cases where processing is necessary to protect someone’s life or safety.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyse traffic. These include:
Analytics Cookies: (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site.
Marketing Cookies: (e.g. Facebook Pixel) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services
We may share your data with trusted third-party providers who process data on our behalf, including:
Analytics and advertising platforms (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel).
Secure payment gateways and email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp).
Communication tools (e.g. WhatsApp integrations).
All third-party providers are contractually required to comply with data protection laws and maintain strict security standards.
7. International Data Transfers
As we serve a global audience, your data may be transferred and stored outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or Standard Contractual Clauses.
Transfers to countries deemed “adequate” by the UK government.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Student records (such as certificates and transcripts) may be retained for longer periods to allow for future verification and replacement requests.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Correction: Request the rectification of inaccurate data.
Erasure: Request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Object/Restrict: Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another provider.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 13.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures—including encryption and secure access controls—to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under this age without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us & Complaints
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Lead:
Global Education and Career Development Ltd Email: admin(at)gecd.co.uk
Website: www.gecd.co.uk
ICO Registration Number: ZB793013
Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint at any time with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection (www.ico.org.uk). We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us first.