1. Introduction
Global Learning Pathway Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information securely.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- what personal data we collect,
- why and how we use it,
- who we share it with,
- your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.2.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identification Details – full name, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID details.
- Contact Information – home address, telephone number, email address.
- Academic Records – qualifications, transcripts, certificates, references.
- Application Information – university/course preferences, personal statements, application forms.
- Immigration & Visa Information – visa history, application forms, CAS statements, supporting documents.
- Financial Information – tuition payment details, sponsorship evidence, proof of funds.
- Special Category Data – health or disability information, where this is relevant to your studies, visa application, or required adjustments.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data directly from you when you:
- complete our enquiry or application forms (online or paper),
- provide documents in connection with applications,
- communicate with us by email, phone, or in person,
- interact with our website or social media channels.
We may also receive personal data from:
- Partner universities and colleges,
- Education agents or representatives,
- Referrals from individuals,
- Publicly available sources, where appropriate.
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:
- Submit and manage your university applications,
- Provide advice and guidance on study, immigration, and enrolment,
- Support visa applications and compliance with immigration requirements,
- Communicate with you about your application status, updates, and services,
- Comply with legal obligations, such as anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, or reporting duties,
- Improve our services, including training, monitoring, and quality assurance.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (e.g., sharing medical information for disability support).
- Contract – processing required to provide our services to you.
- Legal Obligation – where UK law requires us to process certain information.
- Legitimate Interests – for business purposes that do not override your rights, such as service improvement.
Special Category Data
Where we collect health or disability information, we rely on:
- Your explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a)), or
- Substantial public interest (Article 9(2)(g)), where required by immigration or higher education regulations.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
- Partner universities and colleges, to process your applications.
- Immigration authorities (e.g., UKVI) where necessary for visa applications.
- Professional advisors, such as lawyers, accountants, auditors.
- Authorised third-party providers, such as accommodation services or travel/insurance agencies (only with your consent).
We do not sell your data to third parties.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our partner institutions or service providers may be located outside the UK.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- an adequacy decision from the UK Government, or
- standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO.
8. Automated Decision-Making
We do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or similarly significant effects on you.
If this changes in future, we will update this policy and notify you.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Application records – typically up to 3 years after the closure of your application or service.
- Financial and visa documents – typically up to 6 years for compliance with legal obligations.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Right of access – to request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure – to request deletion, where applicable.
- Right to restrict processing – to limit how your data is used.
- Right to object – to certain processing activities.
- Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to withdraw consent – where consent is the legal basis.
To exercise your rights, contact: data.m@globallearningpathway.co.uk
You are not legally required to provide personal data to us, but if you do not, we may be unable to process your application or provide services.
11. Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
12. Cookies & Website Tracking
If We use cookies on our website to:
- improve user experience,
- analyse traffic and site performance,
- support marketing and recruitment activities.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential cookies – required for the website to function.
- Analytics cookies – to monitor site performance.
- Functional cookies – to remember your preferences.
- Marketing cookies – to tailor advertising.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For details, please see our Cookie Policy : https://globallearningpathway.co.uk/cookie-policy/
13. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
14. Data Protection Officer
We are not currently required to appoint a Data Protection Officer.
However, any questions about this Privacy Policy should be directed to:
Data Protection Unit
Email: data.m@globallearningpathway.co.uk
Phone: 020 4525 7651
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