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Company Privacy Statement

Dedicated to Safeguarding Your Personal Information


We prioritize the security of your personal information. Learn more about how we protect your privacy and handle your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.


COLLECTED DATA OVERVIEW

When you register for a companyaccount, company collects personal data that you submit such as your username, email address, spoken and studied languages and any other personal or preference information that you optionally enter into the Service, as well as your profile picture.


companyalso collects and generates a number of other areas of usage information automatically which includes; services metadata, log data, device information, IP addresses, third-party data and cookie information.


We also collect, use and share Aggregated Data such as statistical or demographic data for any purpose. Aggregated Data may be derived from your personal data but is not considered personal data in law as this data does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity. For example, we may aggregate your Usage Data to calculate the percentage of users accessing a specific website feature. However, if we combine or connect Aggregated Data with your personal data so that it can directly or indirectly identify you, we treat the combined data as personal data which will be used in accordance with this privacy notice. We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health and genetic and biometric data). Nor do we collect any information about criminal convictions and offences.


We may contact you to ask you to participate in research. By participating in research with us, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the research conditions. Some of our research will use information from your companyaccount in order to give us accurate results. Results will be aggregated and may be used for marketing purposes. No personal details will be shared with third parties. All your personal information will be stored securely for the duration of the research and deleted after the publication of the results. We store your personal information only on secure servers that are held in secure facilities and have up-to-date firewall protection.


If you decide to participate in any research, your participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time. If you’d like to withdraw, please send an email and your request will be processed on the following working day in the UK. All your data will then be deleted from our database and excluded from the research.


Utilization of Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:


  • Identification and authentication: We use your identification information to verify your identity when you access and use our Services and to ensure the security of your personal data. This is so we can comply with our contractual obligations to you.
  • Operating the Services: We process your personal data to provide the Services you have requested. This is so we can comply with our contractual obligations to you.
  • Improving our Services: We analyze information about how you use our Services to provide an improved experience for our customers of all our Services, including product testing and site analytics. It is in our legitimate business interests to use the data provided to us for this purpose, so we can understand any issues with our Services and improve them.
  • Communicating with you: We use your personal data when we communicate with you, for example, if we are providing information about changes to the terms and conditions; if you contact us with questions throughout the application process; or for sending you newsletters and publications. It is in our legitimate interests that we are able to provide you with appropriate responses and provide you with notices about our Services.
  • Marketing: We use your personal data to build a profile about you and place you into particular marketing segments in order to understand your preferences better and to appropriately personalize the marketing messages we send to you. It is in our legitimate interest to provide more relevant and interesting advertising messages. Where necessary or required by law, we will obtain your consent before sending such marketing messages.
  • Exercising our rights: We use your personal data to exercise our legal rights where it is necessary to do so, for example, to detect, prevent and respond to claims of fraud, intellectual property infringement claims or violations of law or our standards of conduct, university policies, or our terms of use.
  • Complying with our obligations: We process your personal data to, for example, carry out fraud prevention checks or comply with other legal or regulatory requirements, as required by law.
  • Customizing your experience: When you use the Services, we use your personal data to improve your experience of the Services, such as by providing interactive or personalized elements on the Services and providing you with content based on your interests. It is in our legitimate interests to provide you with a customized experience.
  • Keeping our records accurate and up-to-date: This processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations and to serve our legitimate interests in efficient management and administration.

In addition, we may use your sensitive personal data for these and other purposes, including:


Statistical reporting: Information revealing racial or ethnic origin that may be voluntarily disclosed during the application process may be used for purposes of statistical reporting related to diversity and/or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.


We may also anonymize your personal data in such a way that you may not reasonably be re-identified by us or any other party, and we may use this anonymized information for any purpose.


External Data Usage Policies

We do not share your personal information with unaffiliated third parties without your permission, except in cases where it is necessary for our business operations or to comply with the law. Information shared with our affiliates or third-party service providers is done under strict conditions to ensure your data is handled securely.


Data Storage and Security

Online Data Security Measures


The Internet's inherent insecurity means we cannot fully guarantee the safety of your personal information. However, we provide access to your Personal Information only under circumstances outlined in this Privacy Policy, ensuring security through certified firewalls, 128-bit SSL encryption, and rigorous data protection measures. All user data is password-protected, and our emails are scanned for viruses to safeguard your information. The Company Network maintains high security standards, expecting the same from all our data processors and contractors.


External Links and Their Implications

On occasion, we may feature or recommend third-party products or services on our website, or establish links to third-party sites. These external sites maintain their own privacy policies, which are separate from ours. We accept no responsibility or liability for the content, activities, or privacy practices of these linked sites. We strive to maintain our website’s integrity and appreciate any feedback from our users about these external links. We also remind users with disclaimers that they are leaving our site and that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.


Your Data Rights and Protections

You possess rights regarding your personal data, including access, rectification, and deletion. To exercise these rights or if you have queries about how we handle privacy, please reach out to us by email.