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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 19 March 2026

Last Updated: 19 March 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Berkeley Data Strategists (“we”, “our”, “us”). Berkeley Data Strategists is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you:

  • Visit our website
  • Register for our training programmes, courses, webinars, or events
  • Engage with our services
  • Interact with our advertisements or communications

Berkeley Data Strategists acts as the Data Controller responsible for your personal data under applicable data protection laws including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information such as:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Country/location
  • Career or professional background
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Information submitted through forms (course registration, consultation, internship, newsletter, etc.)

We may also collect information when you:

  • Register for courses or certification programmes
  • Attend webinars or training sessions
  • Contact us via email or messaging platforms

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Referral sources

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

c. Data Collected Through Advertising Platforms

We may collect information when you interact with advertisements run through platforms such as:

  • Meta (Facebook / Instagram)
  • Google Ads
  • LinkedIn Ads
  • YouTube

These platforms may use cookies or tracking technologies to measure ad performance and user engagement.

d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Personalize user experience
  • Deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. More details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services
  • To process registrations for courses, webinars, or programmes
  • To respond to enquiries or consultation requests
  • To send updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • To improve our website and services
  • To analyze user behaviour and website performance
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
  • Contractual necessity – to provide services or programmes you have requested
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, website, and user experience
  • Legal obligation – where processing is required by law

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers including:

  • Payment processors
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
  • Analytics providers
  • Online learning platforms
  • Advertising platforms

These providers only process your data on our behalf and must comply with applicable data protection laws.

6. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Secure service providers with adequate data protection measures

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services and programmes
  • Meet legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations
  • Maintain business records

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request transfer of your data (data portability)

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@berkeleydatastrategists.com

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:

  • Secure servers and hosting environments
  • Encrypted communications (HTTPS)
  • Restricted internal access to personal data
  • Secure third-party platforms

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage users to review their policies.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may contact the UK supervisory authority: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — https://ico.org.uk

14. Contact Us

Berkeley Data Strategists

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