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Introduction
Asbrits College UK Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “Asbrits College”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.asbritscollege.com), apply for our courses, enroll in English language programs or undergraduate/postgraduate studies, or make online fee payments.
We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For international students, we also align with relevant GDPR principles.
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Personal Identifiers: Full name, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID number, photograph.
- Contact Details: Email address, phone number, WhatsApp number, postal address.
- Academic Information: Previous qualifications, English language test scores (IELTS, PTE, etc.), intended program of study (English courses, undergraduate, or postgraduate).
- Payment Information: When you make online fee payments, we collect transaction details through secure payment gateways such as Stripe (or other similar gateways). We do not store your full credit/debit card details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools.
- Marketing Preferences: Consent status for receiving newsletters, course updates, and promotional communications.
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How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following lawful purposes:
- Processing course applications and enrollments
- Managing your student record and academic progress
- Processing online fee payments and issuing official receipts
- Communicating important information about classes, timetables, exams, and results
- Providing student support services
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations (including UK Visas and Immigration requirements)
- Improving our website and educational services (with anonymized analytics)
- Sending marketing communications only where you have given explicit consent
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Payment Processing and Security
When you submit fees online:
- Payments are processed securely through Stripe or other PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways.
- We do not store your full card details on our servers.
- All payment transactions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS technology.
- You will receive a confirmation email and official receipt after successful payment.
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Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data only when necessary:
- With payment gateways (Stripe etc.) for secure transaction processing
- With partner universities or awarding bodies for undergraduate and postgraduate programs
- With UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or other regulatory authorities when required for student visas or compliance
- With third-party service providers (IT, cloud hosting, analytics) under strict data processing agreements
We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
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Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, firewalls, and regular security reviews. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
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Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (typically 6–7 years for academic and financial records).
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Your Rights under UK GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent for marketing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@asbritscollege.com
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International Transfers
As an educational institution based in the United Kingdom, we may transfer data to countries outside the UK/EU for legitimate purposes (e.g., partner universities). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner on our website.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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Contact Us
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: privacy@asbritscollege.com Address: 1109 Warwick Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7UQ, United Kingdom