Introduction
topaz-blossom ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for our courses or programmes
- Express interest in obtaining information about us or our services
- Contact us through our website forms
- Participate in activities on our website
Personal Information
The personal information we collect may include:
- Name and contact details (email address, postal address)
- Payment information for course enrolment
- Information about course preferences and requirements
- Communications you send to us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our educational services
- To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
- To process course enrolments and payments
- To send administrative information, such as course schedules and updates
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
- Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining retention periods, we consider the nature and sensitivity of the data, potential risks, and applicable legal requirements.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our website and services
- Professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants, and auditors
- Regulatory authorities when required by law
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. For our youth programmes, we collect information from parents or guardians on behalf of their children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
topaz-blossom
47 Wellington Street
Leeds, LS1 4DT
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.