GDPR Compliance

Last updated: September 2024

Our Commitment to Data Protection

Briskfold is committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page outlines your rights under these regulations and how we ensure compliance.

Data Controller

Briskfold acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and course enrolment processes. Our contact details are:

Briskfold
47 Exchange Street
Liverpool, L2 3PH
[email protected]

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract, such as course enrolment
• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights
• Legal obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Be Informed

You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data. This is provided through our Privacy Policy and this GDPR page.

Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. This is known as a Subject Access Request (SAR).

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data and completion of incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing.

Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making

You have rights related to automated decision-making and profiling. We do not currently use automated decision-making processes.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, this may be extended by a further two months, and we will inform you if this is necessary.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

• Enquiry data: 24 months from last contact if no enrolment occurs
• Student records: 7 years after course completion for certification and legal purposes
• Financial records: 6 years as required by UK tax law

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

• Encryption of data in transit
• Regular security assessments
• Staff training on data protection
• Access controls and authentication

International Transfers

We do not transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom. All data is processed and stored within the UK.

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Changes to This Page

We may update this GDPR information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.