Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01-08-2025
The Quals Institute London (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process:
- Personal Identification Data: Name, date of birth, nationality, contact details.
- Academic Information: Prior qualifications, transcripts, assessment results, enrolment history.
- Financial Data: Tuition payments, financial aid applications, and billing information.
- Compliance Data: Visa/immigration information (for international students), identity verification.
Technical Information: IP address, device identifiers, cookies, browsing behaviour.
How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for:
- Processing applications and admissions.
- Delivering courses, assessments, and certification.
- Managing your student record and academic progress.
- Meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., Ofqual, partner universities, Home Office for visa compliance).
- Providing career support and alumni services.
- Ensuring quality assurance and improving services.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Partner awarding bodies/universities for joint or validated programmes.
- Ofqual and accreditation agencies for quality and compliance.
- Regulatory authorities (e.g., UKVI for visa students).
- Third-party service providers (IT systems, payment gateways, online platforms).
We will never sell your personal information.
Data Security
We apply strict safeguards (encryption, secure servers, limited access) to protect your data.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Partner awarding bodies/universities for joint or validated programmes.
- Ofqual and accreditation agencies for quality and compliance.
- Regulatory authorities (e.g., UKVI for visa students).
- Third-party service providers (IT systems, payment gateways, online platforms).
We will never sell your personal information.
Data Security
We apply strict safeguards (encryption, secure servers, limited access) to protect your data.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your data.
- Request deletion or restriction of data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data rights have been breached.
For all privacy-related matters, contact us at: info@thequals.co.uk
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your data.
- Request deletion or restriction of data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data rights have been breached.
For all privacy-related matters, contact us at: info@thequals.co.uk