Privacy Policy

Making Careers Happen Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, including services provided under GCSE Boost, which is part of Making Careers Happen Ltd.  

Who We Are

Making Careers Happen Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales under company number 15967427. Our registered office is at Henleaze House Business Centre, 13 Harbury Road, Bristol, England, BS9 4PN. 

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we are the data controller of the personal data we collect and process.  

Information We Collect

We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following types of personal data: 

  • Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, and other identifying information. 
  • Contact Data: Address, email address, and phone number. 
  • Educational Data: Information about academic performance, school details, and other relevant information to facilitate participation in our programmes. 
  • Financial Data: Payment information if applicable. 
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our services, including website usage and feedback forms. 
  • Special Category Data: If provided, this may include health information relevant to programme participation (e.g., accessibility requirements).

How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways: 

  • Directly from you when you sign up for our services, complete forms, or communicate with us. 
  • From parents or guardians if the participant is under 18. 
  • Automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit our website (refer to our Cookie Policy).

How We Use Your Data

We will use your personal data for the following purposes: 

  • To register you or your child for GCSE Boost and other related programmes. 
  • To manage and deliver our services, including the facilitation of sessions, assessments, and follow-ups. 
  • To communicate with you regarding programme updates, schedules, and feedback. 
  • To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements. 

We may also use anonymised data for internal analysis, research, and programme improvement.  

Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with: 

  • Partners of GCSE Boost: These are trusted organisations and individuals who assist us in running and facilitating our programmes. 
  • Service Providers: Third parties who provide IT, payment processing, marketing, or operational support. 
  • Regulatory Bodies: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements, as necessary. 

We require all third parties to respect the security of your data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow third parties to use your personal data for their own purposes unless explicitly authorised by you.  

Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. 

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the nature, sensitivity, and purpose of the data.  

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights: 

  • Access: Request access to your personal data. 
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. 
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations). 
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data. 
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests. 
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider. 

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.  

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.  

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA) where necessary. In such cases, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms recognised under the GDPR.  

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: 

Making Careers Happen Ltd
Registered Office: Henleaze House Business Centre, 13 Harbury Road, Bristol, England, BS9 4PN
Email: info@gcse-boost.co.uk
Phone: 07730767973  

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your data.  

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our handling of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): 

ICO Contact Details:
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113