Privacy Policy

Introduction

Branch-field respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information about our students and website visitors.

Information We Collect

Personal Identification Information

When you enroll in our courses or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Contact telephone number
• Age or date of birth (for age-appropriate course placement)
• Postal address

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing course enrollments and managing student accounts
• Communicating about courses, schedules, and educational materials
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Sending relevant course updates and educational resources
• Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity: to fulfill our obligations related to course delivery
• Legitimate interests: to improve our services and communicate effectively
• Consent: where you have provided explicit permission for specific uses
• Legal compliance: to meet regulatory requirements

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in course delivery and administration
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or the safety of our students

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Student records are typically retained for seven years following course completion.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

Children's Privacy

When enrolling children in our courses, we collect limited information necessary for course administration and emergency contact purposes. Parental consent is required for all enrollments of individuals under 18 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via email to enrolled students and posted on our website.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact:

Branch-field Financial Education Centre
47 Whiteladies Road
Clifton, Bristol
BS8 2LS
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.