Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3 November 2026

1. Who We Are

Britward Education Consultancy Ltd is a UK-registered educational consultancy providing guidance and support to students interested in studying in the United Kingdom.

We are responsible for the personal information collected through our website and educational consultancy services.

Company Details

Company Name: Britward Education Consultancy Ltd

Company Registration Number: 17555156

Registered Office: 4 Furzeland Drive, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Email: info@britwardeducation.co.uk

Website: www.britwardeducation.co.uk

2. Personal Information We Collect

When you contact us, complete an enquiry form, or book a free consultation, we may collect:

Your full name.
Your email address.
Your telephone number, if provided.
Your educational background and qualifications, where relevant.
Your preferred courses, universities, and study destinations.
Information included in your messages or enquiries.
Appointment details relating to free consultations.
If you proceed with our educational application services, we may request additional documents necessary to assist with your application.

We only request information relevant to the services you require.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Respond to enquiries.
Arrange and manage free educational consultations.
Provide educational guidance and university application support.
Assist students in exploring suitable educational institutions and courses in the UK.
Communicate with clients regarding requested services.
Maintain appropriate business records.
Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Depending on the circumstances, our legal bases may include:

Contract: Where processing is necessary to provide agreed services or take steps before entering into a contract.
Legitimate Interests: Where necessary to respond to enquiries and manage our business, provided these interests do not override your rights.
Legal Obligations: Where processing is required by law.
Consent: Where consent is required for a particular activity.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

We use service providers to support our website, email communications, document storage, and appointment bookings.

These may include:

IONOS for website hosting and professional email services.
Google for document storage and business administration.
Our selected appointment-booking platform for consultation scheduling.
Access to personal information is limited to those who require it for legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Retention

We normally retain personal information relating to general enquiries, consultation bookings, and related correspondence for up to two years after the last relevant interaction.
Where a client enters into a service agreement, we assess the retention period according to the nature of the services provided.
Certain financial, contractual, or business records may need to be retained for longer periods to comply with UK legal and tax obligations.
Personal information will be securely deleted or anonymised when it is no longer required, subject to applicable legal requirements.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share relevant personal information with:

Educational institutions where you have requested assistance with an application.
Service providers supporting our website, email, document storage, or booking systems.
Professional advisers or public authorities where required by law.

We share only the information necessary for the relevant purpose and where there is a lawful basis for doing so.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers or educational partners may operate outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally and UK data protection law requires safeguards, we will use an appropriate lawful transfer mechanism.

You may contact us for information about relevant international transfers and safeguards.

9. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website is hosted using IONOS.
We have not intentionally enabled third-party advertising or tracking tools.
However, our website platform may use essential cookies or similar technologies for security, functionality, or website operation.
Where optional cookies or tracking technologies are used, we will provide the information and choices required by applicable law.
Visitors can also manage cookies through their browser settings.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances.
Request restriction of processing.
Object to certain processing activities.
Request data portability where applicable.
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

info@britwardeducation.co.uk

You may also raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Website: www.ico.org.uk

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our services, legal requirements, or data protection practices.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised last-updated date.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:

Britward Education Consultancy Ltd

4 Furzeland Drive
Swansea, Wales
United Kingdom

Email: info@britwardeducation.co.uk

Website: www.britwardeducation.co.uk

Company Registration Number: 17555156