Privacy Policy

Introduction

Reed Path respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information you provide when using our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Name and email address when enrolling in courses
• Course selection and experience level information
• Correspondence when you contact us with inquiries
• Assignment submissions and course work

Information Collected Automatically

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website addresses
• IP address (anonymised)

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Processing course enrolments and providing access to learning materials
• Communicating about your course progress and assignments
• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Improving our website functionality and course content
• Sending occasional updates about new courses or content (you may opt out at any time)
• Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Contract performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our educational services
• Consent: You have given clear consent for specific purposes
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our business operations, provided this doesn't override your rights
• Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with UK law

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Payment processors, email service providers, and hosting services that assist in operating our platform
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Enrolment and course access data: Retained for the duration of your course access plus seven years for accounting purposes
• Correspondence: Retained for three years from last contact
• Website analytics: Anonymised after 14 months

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments

Despite these measures, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our website.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored on servers located within the United Kingdom. If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately for removal.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email to enrolled students and prominently displayed on our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact and Complaints

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Reed Path Education, 42 Broadwick Street, London W1F 7AF, United Kingdom

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.