Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how www.apdirectory.co.uk (the "Website") collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide: When you register as a User or Provider on the Website, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to your name, contact details, and profile information.

1.2. User-Generated Content: Content you submit to the Website, such as reviews, ratings, and descriptions, may also contain personal information.

1.3. Automatically Collected Information: We may collect technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data as you interact with the Website.

2. Use of Your Information

2.1. To Provide Services: We use your information to offer the services provided by the Website, including facilitating connections between Users and Providers seeking alternative education provision.

2.2. Communication: We may use your contact details to send you notifications, updates, and relevant information about the Website and its services.

2.3. User-Generated Content: Content you submit, including reviews and ratings, may be displayed on the Website to inform other Users and Providers.

2.4. Improvement of Services: We use data analytics to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website.

3. Sharing of Your Information

3.1. Providers: Your profile information may be shared with Providers to facilitate the provision of alternative education services.

3.2. User-Generated Content: Reviews and ratings may be visible to other Users and Providers on the Website.

3.3. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist in the operation and maintenance of the Website.

3.4. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Your Rights

4.1. Access and Rectification: You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by the Website.

4.2. Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

4.3. Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.

4.4. Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information unless we have a legitimate reason to retain it.

5. Data Security

5.1. We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

6.1. This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

7.1. For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please refrain from using the Website.