Last Updated: [27/3/2025]
Welcome to えびす塾 / イギリス中部・日本語補習授業校 (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring your privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website [http://ebisujukuschool.co.uk].
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Information You Provide to Us:
- Name, email address, and any other details you submit via contact forms or registration.
- Account details if you sign up as a member.
- Messages or content you post on our website (e.g., comments, forum posts).
- Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, browser type, and device information.
- Cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience (see Cookies Policy below).
- Third-Party Data:
- If you log in via Facebook or Google, we may receive certain information from these services as per their privacy settings.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage your account and access to our website.
- To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
- To communicate with you regarding updates, events, or services (with your consent).
- To respond to inquiries and support requests.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide information voluntarily (e.g., subscribing to updates).
- Contract: When processing is necessary for providing requested services.
- Legal Obligation: When required by law.
- Legitimate Interest: To enhance website functionality and security.
4. Data Storage & Security
We store your data securely and implement measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
- Data is stored on secure servers with access controls.
- We use SSL encryption for data transmission.
- If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and regulatory authorities as required by law.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a UK-based user, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Obtain and reuse your data for other services.
- Right to Object: Object to data processing for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it anytime.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [info@ebisujukuschool.co.uk/current].
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies unless you disable them in your browser settings.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic and user behavior.
- Third-Party Cookies: Used for services like embedded videos or social media logins.
For more details, refer to our Cookies Policy.
7. Third-Party Services & Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services (e.g., Facebook, Google). We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Please review their terms before sharing personal data.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting updates on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: [info@ebisujukuschool.co.uk/current]
