Data Protection Policy

Introduction

Lexia Education Services Ltd is committed to protecting the personal data of our employees, clients, partners, and website users. This data protection policy outlines our approach to handling personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation.

Scope

This policy applies to all personal data processed by Lexia Education Services Ltd, including data related to employees, clients, partners, and website users. It covers data collection, storage, usage, sharing, and disposal.

Data Collection

We collect personal data in various ways, including but not limited to:

Direct interactions (e.g., completing forms, sending emails)
Automated technologies (e.g., website cookies, analytics)
Third-party sources (e.g., public databases, business partners)

Data Usage

We use personal data for the following purposes:

Providing and improving our services
Communicating with clients and partners
Processing job applications
Complying with legal obligations
Conducting marketing and promotional activities (with consent)

Data Storage

We store personal data securely using appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade personal data. We may share personal data with third parties only when necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or with explicit consent. Third parties with whom we share data are required to comply with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.

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 and regulatory requirements. Data that is no longer needed is securely disposed of.

Data Subject Rights

Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:

Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about them.
Right to rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure: Request deletion of their personal data, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
Right to restrict processing: Request limitations on how we use their data.
Right to data portability: Request transfer of their data to another organization.
Right to object: Object to our processing of their data in certain circumstances.
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent to our processing of their data at any time.

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach, Lexia Education Services Ltd will promptly assess the risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms and take appropriate steps to mitigate the impact. We will notify the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals as required by law.

Training and Awareness

We provide regular training to our employees on data protection principles and best practices to ensure compliance with this policy and relevant legislation.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this data protection policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

Lexia Education Services Ltd
61D High Street
Nailsea
Bristol
BS48 1AW

Phone: 0117 427 4267
Email: info@lexiaeducation.co.uk

Policy Review

This data protection policy is reviewed regularly to ensure its relevance and compliance with applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on our website.