Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Chadsworth Sixth Form College (CSC) ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, students, staff, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, mailing address, and other details you provide through forms.
2. Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
3. Academic and Enrollment Information: Information related to admissions, student records, and academic progress, where applicable.
4. Financial Information: Payment details related to tuition fees and other school-related financial transactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

1. To provide and improve our educational services.
2. To respond to inquiries and provide support.
3. To process applications, registrations, and other student-related services.
4. To send newsletters, event notifications, or other relevant communications.
5. To comply with UK and Nigerian legal obligations regarding education and data protection.
6. To ensure compliance with safeguarding and welfare policies.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

1. Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for us to process your data.
2. Contractual Obligation: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
3. Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with a legal obligation under UK or Nigerian law.
4. Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate educational and administrative interests, provided your rights and freedoms do not override such interests.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade personal information. However, we may share information with:

1. Authorized College Personnel: For administrative and academic purposes.
2. Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting in website hosting, payment processing, analytics, or other essential services.
3. Regulatory and Educational Authorities: Such as the British Council, examination boards, and Nigerian education regulatory bodies where necessary.
4. Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the college's legal rights.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve functionality. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by UK and Nigerian data protection laws.

8. International Data Transfers

As a British curriculum college based in Lagos, Nigeria, we may transfer personal data between the UK and Nigeria. Where necessary, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) in compliance with the GDPR and NDPR.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Under the GDPR and NDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
2. Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
3. Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
4. Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we process your data.
5. Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.
6. Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
7. Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or the Nigerian Data Protection Bureau (NDPB).

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: Chadsworth Sixth Form College (CSC) info@chadsworthcollege.com