Privacy Policy
This Privacy Statement explains the types of information we may collect from or about you when you visit the ED-World website or use educational services delivered through the ED-World platform, how that information may be used (including information provided offline or through other lawful means), and with whom it may be shared.
By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
The ED-World website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites, and users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
General Statement
We consider your privacy to be extremely important. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit the ED-World website or use services delivered through the ED-World platform.
By accessing or using ed-world.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should discontinue use of this website or contact us at info@ed-world.com .
The ED-World website may contain links to external websites. We do not take responsibility for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites that may be linked from our website.
If you choose to provide personal information, such as your name or email address, through the ED-World website, we may use that information to communicate with you, including sending updates, news, or promotional materials relating to our services.
You may opt out of receiving such communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in any email you receive from us, or by contacting us directly at info@ed-world.com
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This Privacy and Cookie Policy applies to the ED-World website (ed-world.com). We collect personally identifiable information only where it is voluntarily provided by you, such as through email communication, online forms, or enquiries relating to our services.
We respect your right to privacy and are committed to complying with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
We collect personal information about you only with your knowledge and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Any personal information you provide, or that we lawfully obtain about you through the ED-World website or other interactions, is kept secure and confidential using appropriate technical and organisational measures.
We may combine personal information collected through different channels, such as information provided via the ED-World website and information obtained through offline interactions with us, where permitted by law and for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
We respect your right to privacy and are committed to complying with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
Personal information you provide to us through the ED-World website is used to process your requests, respond to enquiries, and provide information about relevant course or programme options.
With your consent, this information may also be used to send you updates or promotional communications. We collect personal information only with your knowledge and consent.
Any personal information you provide, or that we lawfully obtain about you, is kept secure and confidential using appropriate technical and organisational measures.
Collection and Use of Your Personal Information
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data through the ED-World website and may combine this information with data provided offline through your interactions with us:
- Any information provided by or about you through the ED-World website, including via comment boxes, online forms, links, website usage data, or other means of interaction.
- Where you contact us by telephone, email, post, survey, through the ED-World website, or by other means, we may retain a record of that correspondence.
- Where you purchase or enquire about any products or services, we collect and process personal data relating to that product or service, as described in this Privacy Policy and in any applicable contract with you.
- Personal identification data such as name, address, email address, telephone number, gender, and date of birth. This information is provided knowingly and voluntarily and may be retained to respond to enquiries or applications, either through secure electronic systems or in hard-copy form, where necessary.
- Payment information: with your consent, we may collect limited payment-related information necessary to process payments made to or by you, such as IBAN, BIC, bank name, and branch location. Where card details are provided, they are used solely to process payments and are not retained by us.
- Online usage data: when you navigate the ED-World website, certain technical and usage information may be collected. This data helps us understand how users interact with the website, when interactions occur, and the means by which the website is accessed, in order to improve functionality and user experience.
The ED-World website uses cookies and similar technologies.For more information about how cookies are used, please see our Cookie Policy. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with that policy.You can opt out at any time by visiting http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ie/your-ad-choices and following the instructions provided. You agree that any information you provide to us will be accurate, complete, and up to date,
and you undertake to notify us promptly of any changes to such information.
We will collect and process personal information from or about you only where it is necessary to:
- Provide access to and operate the ED-World website.
- Process and respond to your enquiries or applications.
- Create and maintain a customer record.
- Set up and administer your account as a customer.
- Deliver educational programmes, outsourced educational services, and related products.
- Provide you with information relating to our services and educational offerings.
- Contact you with marketing or promotional communications, where permitted by law and subject to your right to opt out at any time.
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Retention of data We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected,
to provide services through the ED-World platform, to pursue our legitimate business interests, or where retention
is required by applicable law.
Disclosure of data
We may disclose or allow the processing of your personal information by third parties acting on our behalf for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Such third parties may include partners, associates, agents, subcontractors, and, where relevant, potential successors to our business.
Some of these parties may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place so that your information is protected to standards equivalent to those applied in Ireland and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We may also disclose personal information where necessary for the prevention or detection of crime, to protect our legal rights or the rights of others, or where disclosure is required by law, court order, or other legally binding request.
Disclosure of data
With your consent, we may share personal information you have provided with a secondary educational institution located abroad where necessary to facilitate your placement, transfer, or participation in an educational programme and to administer our services.
We may also disclose personal information to partners, associates, agents, or potential successors to our business, where such disclosure is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable law.
You have the right at any time to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. In accordance with Irish data protection law, you also have the right, in certain circumstances, to access, correct, or request the erasure of your personal data.
User Rights and access to your personal information
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right, in certain circumstances, to access, correct, or request the erasure of personal information held about you. You may also have the right to request that certain personal data be provided to you in a portable format.
You have the right to request a copy of any personal information that we hold about you, subject to applicable legal requirements.
We will endeavour to respond to and comply with such requests within one month of receipt. Where a request is particularly complex or onerous, this period may be extended by up to a further two months, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
To fulfil such requests, we may require additional information to verify your identity, including a copy of valid identification.
Requests to exercise your data protection rights should be submitted by email to info@ed-world.com
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Further Information
If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal information is processed, you may contact us at info@ed-world.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC). Further information about data protection, your rights, and how to submit a complaint is available on the DPC website at https://www.dataprotection.ie
Clients
Where you act as a Data Controller and engage the ED-World platform, we will act as a Data Processor on your behalf. In this capacity, we will process personal data only in accordance with your documented instructions and applicable data protection laws, and will:
- Process personal data under the applicable contract only in accordance with your reasonable written instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection legislation.
- Implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful disclosure, loss, alteration, or destruction.
- Inform you promptly in the event of any unauthorised disclosure, loss, or destruction of personal data processed on your behalf.
- Refer to you without undue delay any requests, notices, or other communications received from data subjects, supervisory authorities, or law enforcement agencies relating to personal data processed on your behalf.
- Ensure that all personnel involved in the processing of personal data are subject to appropriate obligations of confidentiality.
- Make available reasonable information necessary to demonstrate compliance with our data protection obligations.
- Provide such information and assistance as is reasonably required to enable you to comply with your obligations relating to data subject rights, personal data breach notifications, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and any required prior consultations with data protection authorities.
- Comply with applicable obligations relating to sub-processing arrangements and transfers of personal data to third countries.
- Upon termination of the services, delete or return all personal data processed on your behalf, in accordance with applicable law and your instructions.
For further information in relation to this, please contact our Data Protection Lead at
info@ed-world.com
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This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our information practices. Where we intend to make a material change to this Privacy Policy, we may notify you in advance of the change taking effect.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information. By continuing to use the ED-World website after any updates come into effect, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at info@ed-world.com, call +353 87 390 2352, or write to us at: Leadership Activation 16 Woodford Green, Newtown Gore, Co. Leitrim, Ireland