Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely, transparently, and in compliance with UK laws.
Effective Date: 3rd December, 2024.
At Arfa Karim Technology Incubator (AKTI), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information in compliance with UK laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
At Arfa Karim Technology Incubator (AKTI), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information in compliance with UK laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Arfa Karim Technology Incubator Private Limited is a technology training and development organization based in Glasgow. For the purposes of data protection laws, we act as a data controller for the personal information we collect.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Personal Identification Information
- Name
- Email Address
- Telephone Number
- Postal Address
- Date of Birth
- Professional Information
- Occupation
- Company/Organization
- Payment Information
- Billing Address
- Payment Card Details (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
- Technical Information
- IP Address
- Browser Type and Version
- Cookies and Analytics Data
- Course Interaction Data
- Enrollment Records
- Course Progress and Feedback
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used for the following purposes:
- To provide educational services, such as course enrollment and participation.
- To process payments and issue invoices.
- To communicate with you regarding updates, offers, and support.
- To improve our courses, website, and services using analytics and user feedback.
- To comply with legal obligations or enforce contractual terms.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent – When you opt-in to receive marketing communications.
- Contractual Necessity – To fulfill our obligations when you enroll in our courses.
- Legal Obligation – To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests – To enhance our services, prevent fraud, or secure our operations.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties to fulfill our services, such as:
- Payment processors
- Email service providers
- Analytics and marketing platforms
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access – Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Restriction – Restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Objection – Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption and secure storage. Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated to you directly where required by law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: 642 Cathcart Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G42 8AA, UK.
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: 642 Cathcart Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G42 8AA, UK.
Terms of Use
We kindly invite you to review our Admissions and Refund Policy, GDPR Policy, Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. These documents have been carefully designed to ensure transparency, safeguard your personal data, and provide clear guidelines for your engagement with our institution. We encourage you to reach out to us if you have any questions or need further clarification. Your understanding and trust are important to us.
