Legal
Privacy Policy
Introduction
Capricorn Education is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.
This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Who we are
Capricorn Education is an education consultancy providing guidance and support to students applying for educational institutions. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us through the website contact form.
Information we collect
Personal information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Academic history
- Passport information (if required for applications)
Technical information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
Application information
- Educational background
- Course preferences
- English language qualifications
- Supporting documents
How we use your information
- Process student applications
- Contact you regarding your enquiry
- Provide educational advice
- Communicate with universities
- Improve our website
- Maintain records
- Provide customer support
Sharing your information
We may share your information with:
- Universities and colleges
- Partner institutions
- Visa consultants (if applicable)
- Government authorities (if required)
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Legal basis for processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases: consent, contract, legal obligation, and legitimate interest.
Data storage and security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. Your data is stored securely and only accessible by authorised personnel.
Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for application processing, legal requirements, and business purposes.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access your data, correct your data, delete your data, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. You may request your data by contacting us.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.