PRIVACY POLICY

1. Data Controller

This website is operated by ABEXON LTD, a company registered in England and Wales under Company Number 14560533.

Registered Office:
3 Souls Road
Bath
BA2 2FW
United Kingdom

ABEXON LTD operates the following brands and websites:

• postgradcourses.co.uk
• postgradcourses.com

ABEXON LTD is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain and protect personal data when you:

• Submit an enquiry for a course or training programme
• Register on our platform
• Subscribe to marketing communications
• Interact with our website or advertising campaigns
• Communicate with us by email, phone or other means

This policy applies to individuals located in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area.

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Date of birth
• Academic background
• Programme interests
• Geographical location

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address
• Device type and browser information
• Operating system
• Referral source
• Website usage behaviour
• Cookies and tracking identifiers

3.3 Marketing & Analytics Data

• Engagement with emails
• Interaction with advertisements
• Conversion tracking data

4. Purpose of Processing

4.1 Lead Generation and Distribution

When you submit an enquiry, we process your personal data to connect you with relevant educational institutions offering the requested programme.

The selected institution will receive your details and becomes an independent data controller responsible for further processing.

4.2 Marketing Communications

Where consent is provided, we may send information about courses, scholarships, educational opportunities and related services. You may withdraw consent at any time.

4.3 Platform Improvement

We analyse usage data to improve platform functionality, performance and user experience.

4.4 Legal Compliance

We process data where required to comply with applicable laws, regulatory obligations or law enforcement requests.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

• Article 6(1)(b) – Contractual necessity: To process course enquiries.
• Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest: To operate and improve our platform.
• Article 6(1)(a) – Consent: For marketing communications.
• Article 6(1)(c) – Legal obligation: Where required by law.

6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Educational institutions selected by the user
• Technology service providers (CRM, hosting, analytics platforms)
• Marketing automation providers
• Payment processors (where applicable)
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• UK Addendum to EU SCCs
• Adequacy decisions

8. Data Retention

• Lead enquiries: retained for up to 24 months
• Marketing data: retained until opt-out
• Contractual records: retained up to 6 years
• Security logs: retained up to 12 months

Data is securely deleted or anonymised once retention periods expire.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Access control and authentication procedures
• Data minimisation practices
• Periodic security reviews

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure
• Restrict processing
• Object to direct marketing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@postgradcourses.co.uk

11. Automated Decision-Making

We do not conduct automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies including analytics and advertising pixels to:

• Measure website performance
• Track advertising effectiveness
• Improve user experience

Users may control cookies through browser settings.

13. Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we process your data, you may lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.