Draft for review: this policy is a starting template written for the new website. Please ask KECC LTD (KEC Consultant) to check it (and add their ICO registration number) before the site goes live, then delete this note.
KECC LTD (KEC Consultant) (“we”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect when you use this website or our services, why we collect it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
KECC LTD (KEC Consultant), Cobden Street, Walsall, WS10 9RL, England. Email: info@kecconsultant.com. Phone: +44 3330116121. We are the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.
Information we collect
- Contact details – your name, email address, phone number and address when you contact us, apply through our website or register as an agent.
- Application details – information you give us to help with a course application, such as date of birth, nationality, residency status, education history, employment history and student finance history.
- Website usage – basic technical information such as your IP address and browser type, collected by our hosting provider for security, and any cookies described in our Cookie Policy.
How we use your information
- To respond to your enquiries and provide education advice.
- To help you apply to universities and colleges, and for Student Finance England support (with your consent).
- To manage our relationship with agents and partners.
- To keep our website secure and meet our legal obligations.
Our lawful bases are your consent, steps taken at your request before entering into an agreement with us, our legitimate interests in running our business, and compliance with legal obligations.
Sharing your information
With your consent, we share your application details with the universities, colleges and partner institutions you choose to apply to. We also use trusted service providers (such as website hosting and email) who process data on our behalf. We never sell your personal data.
How long we keep it
We keep your information only for as long as needed for the purposes above, or as required by law. Enquiries that don’t lead to an application are normally deleted within 24 months.
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, to restrict or object to its processing, to data portability, and to withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, email info@kecconsultant.com. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).