Privacy Policy
The British Education Accreditation Council is committed to good governance and transparency. This policy sets out what we do with your information when we collect it, why we collect it and how we dispose of it.
Introduction
In May 2018 the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA) came into force. The regulations strengthened individual’s rights over how their personal data is used.
The BEAC Data Protection Officer (DPO)
The BEAC Data Protection Officer is BEAC’s CEO, who is responsible for ensuring that the GDPR and DPA regulations are fully complied with. They are also the first point of contact should you wish to know what information we hold on you. The CEO can be contacted via email:
At BEAC, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, services, and communications.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, organization, and other contact details you provide when filling forms or registering with us.
- Institutional Information: Details about your educational institution, accreditation status, or programs when seeking accreditation or membership.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected automatically when you visit our website.
- Cookies & Tracking: Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process accreditation applications and membership requests.
- To provide you with relevant updates, services, and support.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
- To communicate important information about BEAC policies, events, or programs.
- Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing services or website operations.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process to disclose information.
- Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers, user information may be part of the transferred assets.
- Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
- Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
- Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of marketing communications.
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis for processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@beac.org.uk
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. BEAC is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourages you to review their policies.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
- Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
BEAC
Email: info@beac.org.uk
Phone: +447521015839
Address: Office 156, 18 Young Street, Unit LGE, Edinburgh EH2 4JB – Scotland.