Last Updated: 25/09/24

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At Airway School, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal data you provide to us through our website [www.airwayschool.co.uk] (the "Site"), in connection with any of our services, events, or communications.

Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your information. By using our website and providing your data, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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1. Who We Are

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Airway School ("we", "us", "our") is a provider of professional training, education, and events in the field of airway health and sleep medicine. We are registered in United Kingdom and are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

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2. What Data We Collect

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We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Email Address: When you sign up for newsletters, register for events, or request information.

• Name: If voluntarily provided during registration or contact forms.

• Contact Details: Such as phone numbers, if needed for event-related communication or inquiries.

• Payment Information: If you register for paid events, we may process payment details through third-party payment processors (which are GDPR-compliant).

• Technical Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, and other usage data collected through cookies (see section 8).

 

3. How We Use Your Data

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We will use the personal data you provide to:

• Send you newsletters, updates, and event information.

• Process event registrations and manage your participation.

• Respond to your inquiries or requests for information.

• Keep you informed about new courses, services, or promotions we believe may interest you (with your consent).

• Improve our website, services, and user experience through analysis of website usage.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

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We collect and process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you opt-in to receive newsletters or communications.

• Contractual Necessity: To process event registrations or fulfill any agreements you have entered with us.

• Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, preventing fraud, or securing our website, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights.

 

5. How We Protect Your Data

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We take data security seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. This includes encryption of sensitive data, secure servers, and access controls.

While we strive to protect your information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Sharing Your Data

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We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Such as email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and payment processors to facilitate our services.

• Event Venues or Partners: If required for coordinating events you attend.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law, to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights and safety.

 

All third parties we share data with are GDPR-compliant and have data protection measures in place.

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7. Your Rights Under GDPR

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Under GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, provided there is no overriding legal basis for retaining it.

• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.

• Right to Data Portability: You can request that your data be transferred to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to our processing of your data at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: hello@airwayschool.co.uk

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We will respond to all requests within one month, as required by GDPR.

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8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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Our Site uses cookies to enhance your user experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how users interact with our site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your experience on our Site.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

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9. Data Retention

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We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For instance, we will retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter or until you request deletion.

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10. International Data Transfers

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If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, ensuring your rights are protected.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. The most recent version of the policy will always be available on our Site, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

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12. Contact Us

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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: hello@airwayschool.co.uk
Phone: 07582549975

 

Alternatively, you may contact the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further assistance or to file a complaint.​