Privacy Policy

How Bright Pathway handles Data Privacy

Welcome to the privacy policy of https://brightpathway.co.uk, where we are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our users. This policy governs the privacy aspects of our website, outlining the obligations and requirements for both users and website owners. Moreover, we provide comprehensive details on how our website processes, stores, and secure user data and information.

This serves as a notice to apprise you of our approach to the information recorded about you. The policy articulates the conditions under which we process any information collected from you or provided to us, encompassing both identifiable personal information and general data. In legal terms and within the context of this notice, “process” denotes activities such as collecting, storing, transferring, using, or otherwise managing information.

We acknowledge that, should you find any points below unsatisfactory, you have the option to exit our website immediately. Your comfort and confidence in using our platform are paramount, and we appreciate your attention to the details outlined in this privacy policy.

1.Definitions

Within this privacy policy, the following definitions are employed:

1. Data: Encompasses all information collectively submitted to Bright Pathway via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Cookies: Refers to a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when visiting specific parts of the Website and/or utilizing certain features. Further details regarding the cookies used by this Website are outlined in the subsequent section (Cookies).
3. User or You: Denotes any third party accessing the Website, excluding individuals either employed by Bright Pathway in the course of their employment or engaged as consultants or service providers to Bright Pathway, accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services.
4. Website: Refers to the current website in use, www.brightpathway.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site, unless expressly excluded by their respective terms and conditions.

2.Scope of this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is exclusively applicable to the interactions between Bright Pathway and Users concerning this Website. Its scope does not extend to any external websites that may be accessible from this Website, including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

3.Personal Data We Collect

At Bright Pathway, we diligently gather specific data, encompassing personal information, from our users. The information we may collect includes, but is not limited to names, contact information, nationality, residency status, prior qualifications, and employment history. This comprehensive approach ensures that we have the necessary information to enhance user experience.

4.Ways to Collect Personal Information

At Bright Pathway, the collection of personal information is conducted with utmost care and transparency. We gather personal information from our visitors through various channels:

1. Consent for Cookies: If users grant us consent to collect cookies information for marketing purposes, we securely utilise that information to enhance our marketing initiatives. Cookies and similar tracking technologies are employed to monitor and store activities on our services.
2. Online Forms: When users complete forms or input information on our website, we securely store this information on our systems, respecting the consent provided.
3. Phone or Email Enquiries: Information obtained through phone or email enquiries is diligently saved on our secured systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations.

5.Purpose and Processing of Personal Data

The processing of your data aligns with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We utilise the data to fulfil our obligations to regulatory bodies, such as qualification awarding organisations. With your consent, we may use the data for personalized marketing of our products and services, allowing you to tailor your preferences. Data subjects retain the right to opt-out of marketing campaigns and withdraw consent.

As the “data controller” under the Data Protection Act 1998, Bright Pathway retains submitted Data for a period of 3 years, unless legal obligations dictate otherwise. Your Data is treated with confidentiality and will not be disclosed to third parties, affiliates, or other companies within our group, except as explicitly outlined in this policy.

The data collected is utilised for internal record-keeping purposes and is shared with Awarding Organisations to facilitate the registration and certification processing.

6.Data Protection Measures

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, preventing accidental destruction, misuse, or unauthorised disclosure. Access is restricted to staff and relevant third parties based on their roles, ensuring a secure environment for your information.

7.Your Rights

As an individual interacting with Bright Pathway, you possess certain rights pertaining to the management of your personal data:

1. Access Rights: The right to obtain access to, and copies of, the personal data held about you.
2. Rectification Rights: The right to have any inaccurate or incomplete information rectified.
3. Deletion Rights: The right to request the deletion or removal of your information from our systems.
4. Data Transfer Rights: The right to request the copying, moving, or transfer of your data.
5. Communication Preferences: The right to require us not to send you marketing communications.
6. Processing Restriction Rights: The right to require us to restrict our data processing activities. In cases where our processing relies on your consent, you have the additional right to withdraw that consent without affecting the lawfulness of our processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

These rights empower you to control and manage the use of your personal information in accordance with your preferences and the applicable legal framework.

8.External Website Links

This Website may occasionally provide links to external websites. Please note that we do not exert control over these websites and are not accountable for their content. The provisions of this privacy policy do not encompass your use of such external websites. It is strongly advised that you familiarise yourself with the privacy policy or statement of any linked website before engaging with it.

Our website features hyperlinks to numerous other websites, and while we strive to ensure their functionality, we cannot be held responsible for their content. If you encounter any issues with a link, please inform us through our email info@brightpathway.co.uk.

Should an external website request personal information from you, please be aware that the information you provide will not be governed by Bright Pathway’s Privacy Policy. We recommend thoroughly reviewing the Privacy Policy of any website before providing personal information.

It is essential to recognise that when purchasing goods or services through links on our site, you are entering into a contractual agreement with the respective business, thereby agreeing to their terms and conditions. This transaction is independent of and not with Bright Pathway.

9.Website Content-Related Complaints

We maintain vigilant oversight, moderation, and control over all content published on our website. Should you raise concerns about any content on our website, we will thoroughly investigate your complaint to assess its legitimacy, identifying any issues, problems, or risks that come to our attention.

If we determine that the complaint is valid or if legal requirements necessitate it, we will promptly remove the content in question while conducting further investigations. It is crucial to acknowledge that, in the realm of free speech, a delicate balance must be struck to determine whose rights take precedence – your right to express concern or the right of the individual who posted the content in question.

In instances where we find a complaint to be unfounded or lacking merit, regrettably, we will not engage in correspondence regarding the matter.

10.Affiliate and Business Partner Data

This pertains to information provided by you in your capacity as our affiliate or business partner. This information facilitates the recognition of visitors referred by you and ensures the proper commissioning of dues for such referrals. Importantly, this information is exclusively utilised for these specified purposes.

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of this information and the terms governing our relationship. We anticipate that any affiliate or partner will align with and reciprocate adherence to this policy.

11.Newsletters

Our website features a newsletter service designed to keep subscribers informed about the services provided by Bright Pathway. The handling of all personal details associated with subscriptions adheres strictly to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is maintained in a secure manner.

12.Data Retention Policy

Bright Pathway, in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is committed to retaining personal data only for the duration necessary to fulfil its obligations. We uphold a rigorous data retention policy to ensure that personal data is not retained beyond its required timeframe.

13.Modifications to this Privacy Policy

Bright Pathway retains the right to modify this privacy policy as deemed necessary periodically or as mandated by law. Any such alterations will promptly be posted on the Website, and your initial use of the Website following these modifications is considered an acceptance of the revised terms outlined in the privacy policy.

14.Contacting Us

Should you have any inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email at info@brightpathway.co.uk. Your queries will be promptly addressed by our dedicated team.

15.Policy Review

Bright Pathway’s management and compliance teams conduct an annual review of this policy to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. Additionally, reviews are conducted promptly in response to any regulatory changes, ensuring that our privacy practices remain aligned with the latest legal requirements.