South Stafford College is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable international laws.

1. Who We Are

South Stafford College (“SSC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is an educational institution offering a wide range of academic programmes across Europe, Asia, and Africa, including online learning.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Name, date of birth, and contact details

• Nationality and identification documents (passport, ID)

• Educational background and academic records

• Payment and financial information (for tuition and fees)

• IP address, device information, and usage data when using our website

• Communications between you and SSC (emails, messages, enquiries)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Deliver and manage academic programmes

• Process applications, enrolments, and payments

• Provide student support and respond to enquiries

• Send updates, offers, or marketing (with your consent)

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent

• Performance of a contract

• Legal obligation

• Legitimate interests

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Accreditation and partner institutions

• Technology and payment service providers

• Regulatory or legal authorities (if required)

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

6. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as needed for academic, legal, or operational purposes, in line with our retention policy.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Request corrections

• Request deletion (in certain cases)

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email us at: privacy@southstafford.co.uk

9. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience and site performance. You can manage cookie settings in your browser. See our Cookie Policy for more.

10. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:
Data Protection Officer
South Stafford College
Email: privacy@southstafford.co.uk
Website: https://southstafford.co.uk