At Oxford Edu Seas, we recognize the importance of protecting your personal information and are committed to processing it responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws in all countries in which we operate.
1. Data Collection
We will only collect personal information by lawful and fair means. Personal information may be collected directly from you or your authorized representative, or may be collected from a third party such as a licensee or representative authorized by us to provide services to you. You may also provide your personal information when communicating with us via social networks and other online channels.
We do not collect personal or sensitive information unless the information is reasonably necessary for our business functions or activities. Consent will always be obtained before collecting any sensitive information.
When you deal with us, you will need to identify yourself in order for us to provide our services to you, as such we do not accept the use of pseudonyms.
When you visit our website, sign up for updates, or interact with us, we may collect information you provide such as your name, contact details, the name of your organization, and other personal details. Additionally, when browsing our site, your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address may be collected to help us understand your browser and operating system.
We may also send you updates and information relevant to our services.
2. Consent
By providing your personal information to access our services, you consent to its collection and use in order to deliver suitable services. If we request your personal information for a secondary reason, you will have the opportunity to opt out.
You may withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your information at any time by contacting us through our official website.
3. Disclosure of Information
As an international education services provider, Oxford Edu Seas may share information with its subsidiaries worldwide in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Access to personal information within Oxford Edu Seas is restricted to a need-to-know basis for purposes directly related to providing services. In some cases, we may engage third-party suppliers or contractors located in various countries to process information on our behalf.
Where appropriate, your information may also be shared with trusted partners in order to deliver services, fulfill requests, or with your explicit consent.
Please note that in certain circumstances, personal information may be disclosed to government agencies pursuant to judicial proceedings, court orders, or other legal processes. We may also disclose information where we believe it necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Oxford Edu Seas, our partners, or clients.
4. Third-Party Services
We may share your personal data with contractors, consultants, or service providers who process data on our behalf in order to carry out specific business functions. When engaging third parties, we ensure that they meet the standards required by our Privacy Policy.
Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Analytics & Cookies: Our website may use Google Analytics, browser cookies, and related technologies to understand visitor behavior and improve our services.
5. Retention of Data
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, for security, audit, and accounting purposes, or as required for dispute resolution and enforcement of legal rights.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data governance practices. Updates will take effect immediately upon being posted on our website.
If Oxford Edu Seas is acquired or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred to the new owner in order to continue providing services.
Contact Information
If you would like to access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information we hold about you, register a complaint, or request more details about this policy, please contact us through the official contact page on our website.
What information do we collect?
When you interact with us, we may collect your name, address, email address(es), telephone number(s), and, where appropriate, date of birth.
How do we collect information?
We may collect information about you whenever you interact with us. For example, when you contact regarding our activities, register as a supporter, send or receive information or sign a petition, you specifically and knowingly provide us with your personal information. We may also receive information about you from third parties – but only if you have given them permission to share your information.
Confidentiality
We will not be responsible for the privacy of data collected by websites not owned or managed by Charity, including those linked through our website.
Making a complaint
If you are not satisfied with the response, please contact us at [email protected] with the details explaining your concerns. We will review your complaint and investigate if the right procedures have been followed and respond back to you as appropriate. We aim to complete this investigation within 15 working days of receiving your complaint, however, in some cases it may take longer. If you are still unsatisfied with the response, you may contact us.