Privacy Policy

If you have any comments or queries about this privacy policy, please contact us at “students@british-scholars.com”

1. Who We Are

As a responsible entity, we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Here are the details:

• Website : british-scholars.com
• Company Name : Danfran Scholars LLP
• Registered Address: 21/152, Panadans Corrazone, Kalamassery, Kochi University, Ernakulam, Kerala 682022

2. What We May Collect

We collect and process the following data:

• The information you provide includes details from forms or surveys on our site.
• Correspondence records: We maintain a record of any communication between us
• Transaction details: Details of transactions you carry out through our site.
• Website usage details: This includes information about your computer, such as IP address, browser, and operating system, for system administration and data analytics.

Under GDPR, we ensure that your data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, respecting your rights.

3. Cookies

3.1 Cookie Usage by English and EU Cookie Law

Our website utilises cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your site access. Cookies include a unique reference code transferred to your device by the website. They serve to store and sometimes track information about you.

3.2 Types and Duration of Cookies

• Session Cookies : Last only for your web session and expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These are used to remember when you return to the site and last longer.

We set all cookies used on our site.

3.3 Cookie Management

While most computers and some mobile web browsers automatically accept cookies, you have the option to change your browser settings to prevent or notify you each time a cookie is set. However, blocking or deleting cookies may limit your ability to utilise the site fully.

3.4 Purpose of Cookies

• Essential Session Management: Creating a specific log-in session, recognising registered users, and ensuring effective, secure, and consistent page requests.
• Functionality: Customizing elements of the promotional layout and content.
• Performance and Measurement: Collecting statistical information about site usage to improve and identify popular sections.

3.5 Information Logged

We may log information from your computer, including cookies, your IP address, and details about your browser program. This is done to diagnose problems, administer effectively, and track site usage.

3.6 Third-Party Cookies

We use cookies for essential session management, functionality, and performance. Some third parties, such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and others, may also access your information for specific purposes, including website hosting, analytics, and payment processing.

3.7 Your Cookie Choices

If you wish to manage your cookie preferences, you can do so through your browser settings. However, please be aware that by blocking or deleting cookies, you may not be able to experience all site features fully.

4. How We Use Collected Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Present site content effectively : Ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Provide information, products, and services : Fulfilling your requests.
• Carry out contracts : Enabling you to use interactive services.
• Communicate changes : Keeping you informed.
• Marketing : Informing you about goods and services (with your consent).

You can opt out of marketing communications anytime by contacting us at students@british-scholars.com. However, this may limit our ability to provide optimal services.

5. Where We Store Your Data

Our servers are located in [Location]. We may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for order fulfilment. By providing personal data, you agree to this arrangement. We take reasonable steps to keep your data secure.

6. Disclosing Your Information

We are allowed to disclose your information in the following cases:

• Sale of business : If we want to sell our business or company.
• Legal obligation : If we have a legal obligation to do so.
• Protection : To protect other people's property, safety, or rights.
• Fraud or credit risks : To protect against fraud.

Third-party services we use, and data locations are detailed in our policy.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, deletion, or correction: Request access to, deletion, or correction of your data held by us at no cost to you.
• Data portability: Request that your data be transferred to another person.
• Information: Be informed of what data processing is taking place.
• Restrict processing: Restrict the processing of your data.
• Object to processing: Object to the processing of your data.
• Complain: Complain to a supervisory authority.

To enforce these rights or have other questions, contact us at privacy@[yourdomain].

8. Links to Other Sites

Our terms and conditions and policies do not apply to other websites linked to ours. We cannot control how other websites collect, store, or use your data. Check the privacy policies of linked websites before providing any data.

9. Changes

Changes to our Privacy Policy will be posted on this page. Users may be notified via email.

10. Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under 13 years old. Parents are encouraged to monitor and instruct children regarding online data sharing.

11. Security

We take reasonable technical and operational measures to protect personal data.

12. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

12.1 Automated Decision-Making

In adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we address the use of personal data for automated decision-making. If such decisions significantly impact you, you can challenge them. This includes:

• Requesting human intervention.
• Expressing your point of view.
• Obtaining an explanation of the decision from us.

12.2 Exceptions to Automated Decision-Making Rights

The right described in section 12.1 does not apply in the following circumstances:

• The decision is necessary to enter or perform a contract between you and us.
• The decision is authorised by law.
• You have given explicit consent.

12.3 Profiling

When we use your data for profiling purposes, the following principles apply:

• Clear information explaining the profiling will be provided, including its significance and likely consequences.
• Appropriate mathematical or statistical procedures will be used.
• Technical and organisational measures necessary to minimise the risk of errors and enable easy correction shall be implemented.
• All personal data processed for profiling purposes shall be secured to prevent discriminatory effects arising from profiling.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Negotiation and Settlement

Parties will use their best efforts to negotiate and settle any disputes related to this Privacy Policy. If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, structured negotiations may be proposed with the assistance of a fully accredited mediator.

13.2 Mediation Procedure

If structured negotiations are initiated, the parties will meet with the mediator within 13 days of the appointment. The procedure for mediation will be agreed upon unless otherwise decided between the parties and the mediator.

13.3 Confidentiality

All negotiations related to the dispute will be conducted confidently and without prejudice to the parties' rights in further proceedings.

13.4 Resolution at Mediation

If the parties agree on a resolution during mediation, the agreement, once signed by the authorised representatives of both parties, shall be final and binding.

13.5 Failure to Resolve

If the dispute is not resolved within 60 days (or an agreed longer term) of the mediator's appointment, or if either party withdraws from the mediation procedure, either party may seek a remedy through arbitration.

13.6 Ongoing Obligations

Any dispute shall not affect the parties' ongoing obligations under this Privacy Policy.

For more details or specific requests, please contact us at students@british-scholars.com