Last Updated:1/03/2025
Accredited Finance Courses
www.accreditedfinancecourses.co.uk

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:

a. Identity Data

• Full name
  
• Date of birth
  
• Government-issued ID (for KYC and exam verification)

   

b. Contact Data

• Email address
  
• Phone number
  
• Billing address

   

c. Technical Data

• IP address
  
• Browser type and version
  
• Device information
  
• Operating system and platform

   

d. Usage Data

• Pages visited
  
• Course progress
  
• Time spent on content

   

e. 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