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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 July 2025 | Version: 1.1

Introduction

At PR Stats, we are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect it. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal information, your rights under data protection laws, and how to contact us with questions or concerns.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

– Name
– Date of birth
– Address
– Email address
– Phone number
– Academic or professional background (where relevant for course enrolment)

We collect this information directly from you when you register for our courses or contact us through our website or social media.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

– Provide and manage access to our courses
– Respond to enquiries and provide customer support
– Improve our services and develop new offerings
– Send marketing communications (only where consent has been provided)
– Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or share your personal data for third-party marketing purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), our lawful bases for processing personal data include:

– Consent – when you have given us clear permission
– Contract – when processing is necessary to perform a contract
– Legal obligation – for compliance with legal requirements
– Legitimate interests – for operational, analytical, or administrative purposes

You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at info@prstats.org.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above. Typically:

– Registration data is retained for up to 2 years after your last course activity
– Data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate legal purposes

Data will be erased within five working days upon confirmed request for deletion.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

– Access the personal data we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate data
– Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
– Object to or restrict processing
– Request data portability
– Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email info@prstats.org

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymous usage statistics.

Cookie type Purpose Duration
Essential Website functionality Session
Analytics (Google) Understand site usage Up to 2 years

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or opt out via cookie consent tools where available.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to support course delivery, email communications, or analytics. These may include:

– Zoom (for video delivery)
– Mailchimp (for newsletters)
– Google Analytics (for web statistics)

Where used, these services only process your data under our instructions and are subject to their own privacy policies.

8. International Data Transfers

Where data is processed outside the UK or EEA (e.g., by third-party providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

9. Data Security and Breach Notification

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to secure your data. If a personal data breach occurs that is likely to result in a risk to your rights, we will notify affected individuals and the ICO within 72 hours, where required.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data requests, contact us at:
– Email: info@prstats.org

Changes in this policy will be posted on our Websites. You are advised to check our Websites regularly to view our most recent privacy policy.