About this policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Academic Acceleration Group LTD (Company No. 16714351), trading as EDVISION Group (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects and uses your personal data when you visit edvision-group.com or use our services. We are the data controller for the personal data described below and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Your name/surname and contact details (email, phone number);
- Information about your educational interests (country of study, education level, etc.);
- Information about a child/student (age, language level, academic interests);
- Website interaction history (enquiry forms, applications, messages);
- IP address, browser/device data and on-site behaviour (via cookies).
How we use your data
We use personal data only for the following purposes:
- Providing consultation about studying abroad;
- Selecting educational institutions and programmes that match your needs;
- Contacting you in response to your request;
- Sending informational and marketing emails (only with your consent);
- Improving the website and user experience.
Legal basis for processing
Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract — to provide the consulting services you have requested;
- Legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries, improve our website and develop our services;
- Consent — for marketing communications and non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time;
- Legal obligation — where we are required to retain or disclose data to comply with applicable law.
Sharing with third parties
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except when it is necessary:
- to fulfil your requests (for example, sharing required information with a partner school, guardianship provider or educational institution);
- to use trusted service providers who help us operate our business (such as IT, email, payment and analytics providers), bound by confidentiality obligations;
- to meet legal obligations.
International transfers
Where we share data with educational institutions or service providers outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements (such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).
Data storage and security
We store your data in a secure environment and take reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Enquiry data is generally retained for up to 3 years from your last contact with us; client records are retained for up to 7 years to meet contractual and statutory obligations.
Cookies
We use cookies to analyse website performance and improve user interaction. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Your rights
Under the UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you;
- Request correction or deletion of your data;
- Restrict or object to the processing of your data;
- Request data portability;
- Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Contact
If you have any questions about how your data is processed, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact:
- Academic Acceleration Group LTD (trading as EDVISION Group)
- 20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU, United Kingdom
- Email: info@edvision-group.com
- Phone: +44 7520 603085
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on our website. Material changes will be communicated through the website.