Effective Date: 1st May 2025
At the British Graduate School (BGS), we are fully committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all users, visitors, and students who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and relevant data protection legislation.
By accessing and using our website, you accept and consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Your name and job title
Contact details, including email address and phone number
Demographic data such as address, postcode, and preferences
Information about your educational background and interests
Technical data, including IP address, browser type, and operating system
Any other information you provide through forms, surveys, or enquiries
2. How We Use Your Data
The data we collect helps us better understand your needs and tailor our services to you. Specifically, we use your personal information for:
Internal record-keeping and compliance with regulatory requirements
Communicating with you regarding course updates, enrolment, or administrative matters
Improving our educational products, services, and student experience
Sending promotional material, if you have opted in to receive such information
Conducting occasional market research to understand your preferences and satisfaction
You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
3. Data Security Measures
We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. We have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect online. These include:
Secure server infrastructure
Encrypted communications (SSL/TLS protocols)
Access control and authentication measures
Staff training and compliance procedures
Despite these efforts, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure. As such, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data, but we will take all reasonable precautions.
4. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour data.
We use two types of first-party cookies:
Session Cookies – These are temporary and expire after your session ends. They help us remember your inputs while navigating our site.
Persistent Cookies – These remain on your device after your session and help us track usage patterns and improve your browsing experience.
Our cookies do not store personal or confidential information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of our website.
5. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by BGS. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We advise you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
6. Controlling Your Personal Data
You may choose to restrict the use of your personal data in the following ways:
Indicate your preferences when filling out forms on our site
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
We do not sell, lease, or distribute your personal data to third parties without your consent unless required by law. If you opt in, we may share relevant promotional content from our trusted partners.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights:
Right to access – You may request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to rectification – You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure – You may request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions
Right to restrict processing – You may ask us to limit how we use your data
Right to data portability – You can request your data in a machine-readable format
Right to object – You can object to us processing your data for direct marketing or other purposes
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
8. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, tax, and reporting obligations. Once data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Data Transfers Outside the UK
Due to the international nature of our operations, your data may be transferred outside the UK or EEA. Where such transfers occur, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Data processing agreements with our partners
Hosting within GDPR-compliant regions
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time by updating this page. You should check this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes. Your continued use of our website indicates acceptance of any updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
British Graduate School of Business
2nd Floor, 1st, 4 De Montfort St
Leicester, LE1 7GA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7566 756499
Thank you for trusting the British Graduate School with your personal information. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and supporting your educational journey with integrity and transparency.
