Accredited Finance Courses (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.accreditedfinancecourses.co.uk], enrol in our courses, or communicate with us.
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Data Controller
The data controller for the purposes of UK data protection laws is:
Accredited Finance Courses
Email: [email protected]
Address: Office128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
2.1. Identity Data
Full name
Date of birth
Government-issued ID (for KYC and exam verification)
2.2. Contact Data
Email address
Phone number
Billing address
2.3. Technical Data
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system and platform
2.4. Usage Data
Pages visited
Course progress
Time spent on content
2.5. Transaction Data
Payment method (via secure third-party processor)
Purchase history
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
To deliver digital learning materials
To verify your identity for KYC and exam compliance
To process payments securely
To track progress and issue certificates
To improve our platform and services
To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, our legal bases for processing your data include:
Contractual necessity – to provide course access and exams
Consent – for marketing communications (opt-in required)
Legal obligation – for tax and ID verification (KYC)
Legitimate interests – to improve our services and prevent fraud
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:
Proctoring services – for recorded exam assessments
Payment processors – to handle transactions securely
Legal authorities – if required for compliance
All third parties are GDPR-compliant and contractually bound to data protection standards.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
Course data and certificates – up to 7 years for record-keeping
Exam footage and ID – retained securely for up to 12 months
Payment records – retained for legal/tax obligations (6–7 years)
7. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase data (where applicable)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent (for marketing)
Lodge a complaint with the ICO: www.ico.org.uk
8. Data Security
We implement strict security protocols, including:
End-to-end encryption
Secure storage (UK/EU-based servers)
Access control and identity checks
Regular audits and staff training
9. International Transfers
We aim to keep your data within the UK/EU. If data is transferred internationally (e.g., to processors outside the UK), we ensure adequate safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions under UK law
10. Contact Us
Questions or concerns?
Email: [email protected]
Address: Office128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX