GDPR Compliance
Your data protection rights under UK GDPR
Our Commitment to Data Protection
royal-kestrel.com is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page explains how we comply with these regulations and what rights you have regarding your personal information.
Data Controller Information
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
1. Right to Be Informed
You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data. We provide this information through our Privacy Policy and this GDPR page.
2. Right of Access
You have the right to access your personal data and receive information about how we process it. You can request a copy of your data by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.
3. Right to Rectification
If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected. Please contact us to update your information.
4. Right to Erasure
Also known as the "right to be forgotten," you can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected or if you withdraw consent.
5. Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in specific situations, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.
6. Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
7. Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
8. Rights Related to Automated Decision Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please send a written request to:
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: "GDPR Rights Request"
Please include your full name and the specific right you wish to exercise.
We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, we may extend this period by two additional months and will inform you of the extension.
Data Processing Activities
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Course enrollment and administration
- Communication regarding our services
- Payment processing
- Website functionality and improvement
- Legal compliance
Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Staff training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. Course enrollment records are retained for seven years for accounting and legal purposes.
International Data Transfers
We do not transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom. If this changes in the future, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay and within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by UK GDPR.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Updates to This Page
We may update this GDPR compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Last updated: August 4, 2026