Website Privacy Notice
1. Who we are
Varsity Training (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an apprenticeship and training provider in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller:
Varsity Training
340 The Crescent
Colchester
CO4 9AD
Email: enquiries@varsitytraining.co.uk
2. Scope of this notice
This privacy notice explains how we collect and use personal data through our website only.
3. What data we collect
When you use our website, we may collect:
- Basic contact details (e.g. name, email address, phone number) when you submit an enquiry form
- Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, device information)
- Website usage data (e.g. pages visited, time spent on site)
- Cookie-related data (see Section 8)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through our website.
4. How we use your data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries: We use your contact details to respond to messages or requests submitted via our website.
Lawful basis: legitimate interests (to respond to enquiries) and/or steps prior to entering into a contract.
To provide information about our services: We may use your contact details to send information you have requested.
Lawful basis: legitimate interests.
To improve website performance and user experience: We analyse how users interact with our website using usage and technical data.
Lawful basis: consent (for analytics cookies) or legitimate interests where strictly necessary.
To maintain website security: We use technical data to monitor and protect our website.
Lawful basis: legitimate interests and legal obligations. Legitimate interests: Where we rely on legitimate interests, these include operating and improving our website, responding to enquiries, and ensuring website security.
We consider that these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
5. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- IT and website service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics)
- Professional advisers where necessary
- Regulators or authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to respect your data and process it lawfully.
Some of the third-party service providers we use to operate our website, such as Google Analytics, may process personal data outside of the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK data protection law.
- These safeguards may include: Transfers to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection by the UK government;
- or The use of approved standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal mechanisms to ensure your data is protected.
Google Analytics may transfer data to the United States and other countries where Google operates. Google uses approved safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect personal data.
If you would like more information about how your data is protected when transferred internationally, please contact us using the details in Section 10.
6. Data retention
We only keep personal data collected via the website for as long as necessary:
- Enquiries: typically up to 12 months
- Analytics data: in line with cookie/analytics settings
7. Your rights
You have rights under UK GDPR, including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure of data (in certain circumstances)
- Restriction or objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent
You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://www.ico.org.uk
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users and improve your experience.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us ensure the website functions correctly and allow us to understand how it is used.
We use the following types of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and do not require your consent.
Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance and user experience.
Functional cookies (where applicable): These enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies (such as analytics and functional cookies) will only be set if you provide your consent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
9. External links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact us
Varsity Training
Email: enquiries@varsitytraining.co.uk
Telephone:+44 (0)1206 625056