Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2 June 2025
Last Updated: 2 June 2025

Oxford International College in UK (Company Number: 16477057), hereinafter referred to as “the College,” is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, apply to our programs, or engage with our services.
🌐 Website: https://oicuk.uk

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Personal Identification Information: Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport or national ID number.
Contact Details: Email address, phone number, postal address.
Educational Information: Academic transcripts, certificates, qualifications, language proficiency.
Professional Background: Employment history, CVs/resumes (for certain programs).
Financial Information: Payment details, billing address, scholarship or sponsorship data.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, usage data (via cookies and analytics tools).
Sensitive Data: Health/disability data (if voluntarily provided for reasonable adjustments).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

To process applications and registrations.
To deliver academic programs and support services.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
To improve our website and user experience.
To communicate important updates and marketing (with your consent).
To manage student records, certifications, and transcripts.
To handle inquiries, complaints, and feedback.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Your consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
The performance of a contract (e.g., course registration).
Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., reporting to authorities).
Our legitimate interests (e.g., website improvement and academic operations).

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

Accredited partners and awarding bodies (for certification purposes).
Service providers (e.g., IT support, payment processors).
Regulatory authorities or legal entities (where required by law).
Accreditation or quality assurance bodies (for audit or recognition purposes).

All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, and in compliance with applicable laws and educational record-keeping standards.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data.
Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing).
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form available on our official website: https://oicuk.uk

7. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include secure servers, encryption protocols, and access control.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website https://oicuk.uk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your agreement to the new terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the official website:
🌐 https://oicuk.uk