Privacy Policy
The British School of Business, Innovation & Economics (BSBIE)
This policy outlines how BSBIE collects, utilizes, and shares personal information. It applies to data collected through our websites, email communications, and offline interactions.
Personal Information
“Personal Information” refers to data identifying or relating to an individual. BSBIE processes this data as follows:
Types of Personal Information Collected:
- Full name (first, middle, last)
- Address (postal)
- Contact details (email, phone, mobile)
- Nationality and second nationality
- Country of residence
- Gender and date of birth
- IP Address
Methods of Collection:
- Online:
Through service interactions, such as online forms or applications on our website.
During your enrolment or as part of an ongoing student relationship.
- Offline:
Via phone calls with enrolment advisors, which may be recorded for quality purposes.
Why We Collect This Information:
The collection is necessary to provide our services, maintain academic relationships, and manage enrolment processes. If you supply information about others, you confirm you have the authority to share it and allow its use per this policy.
Use of Personal Information
Purposes
- Service Provision:
Facilitate account access and respond to your queries.
Process enrolments and maintain ongoing communication.
Notify you about changes in terms or policies.
- Marketing:
Send promotional materials via email, SMS, or WhatsApp (with your consent).
- Business Reporting:
Analyse user trends to improve services and personalize user experiences.
- Data Aggregation:
Combine or anonymize data for analysis or sharing to improve marketing activities.
- Business Operations:
Conduct audits, enhance services, monitor security, and analyze trends.
- Legal Basis:
Data processing is carried out with your consent, under GDPR Article 6(1)(a), or when we have a legitimate interest.
Disclosure of Personal Information
BSBIE may share Personal Information:
- With Partner Institutions: For academic and administrative purposes.
- With Service Providers: To support operations, including hosting, IT services, and customer support.
- As Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations, respond to government or law enforcement requests, or protect rights and safety.
- In Business Transactions: During mergers, reorganizations, or transfers.
Security Measures
We implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard data. However, no system is entirely secure. Report any security concerns via the “Contact Us” section on our website.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt-out of marketing communications.
- Access, update, or delete your Personal Information.
Requests can be submitted via the “Contact Us” page on our website. Note that we may retain certain information to comply with legal obligations or complete pending transactions.
Retention Period
Personal Information is retained as needed based on:
- The duration of your relationship with us.
- Legal or regulatory obligations.
- Other legitimate interests, such as litigation or investigations.
Data Jurisdiction and Cross-Border Transfers
Personal data is stored in the UK and processed outside the EEA in compliance with GDPR standards.
Policy Updates
Changes to this policy will take effect upon posting the revised version on our website. Refer to the “LAST UPDATED” date for recent revisions.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact BSBIE by:
The “Contact us” page at www.bsbie.com
Additional EEA Information:
Residents of the EEA can address complaints to their regional data protection authority.
