Prospero Learning Privacy Policy
This is the privacy notice for Prospero Learning (www.prospero-learning.com). Please read this privacy notice carefully so that you can understand how we may use your personal information.
We are committed to respecting your privacy. This notice explains how we may use personal information we collect when you browse our website, register for a free account, or access our content or services.
Prospero Learning is operated by Prospero Group Holding Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 11669577, whose registered office is located at 15 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DT.
Any reference to “we”, “us”, or “our” in this policy is to Prospero Learning.
This Policy applies as between you, the user of this website, and Prospero Learning as the owner and provider of this website. This Policy applies to our use of any and all data collected by us in relation to your use of the website and any services or systems therein.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Account": means collectively the personal information, payment information, and credentials used by users to access material and/or any communications system on the website.
"Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this website.
"Cookie": means a small text file placed on your computer by Prospero Learning when you visit certain parts of this website. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits within the website.
"Data": means collectively all information that you submit to the website. This includes, but is not limited to, account details and information submitted using any of our services or systems.
"Premises": means our place(s) of business located at 15 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DT.
"Service": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services, or information that are made available through the website either now or in the future.
"System": means any online communications infrastructure made available through the website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities, and email links.
"User / Users": means any third party that accesses the website and is not employed by Prospero Learning and acting in the course of their employment.
"Website": means the website that you are currently using (www.prosperocourses.com) and any sub-domains of this site (prosperoteaching.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2. Data Collected
Without limitation, any of the following data may be collected:
2.1 name;
2.2 date of birth;
2.3 job title and profession;
2.4 contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
2.5 demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests;
2.6 financial information such as credit or debit card numbers;
2.7 IP address (automatically collected);
2.8 web browser type and version (automatically collected);
2.9 operating system (automatically collected);
2.10 a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); and
2.11 cookie information (see clause 11 below).
3. Our Use of Data
3.1 Any personal data you submit will be retained by us for as long as you use the services and systems provided on the website. Data that you submit through any communications system that we may provide may be retained for a longer period of up to one year.
3.2 Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to clause 4, your data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and/or other companies within our group.
3.3 All personal data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For more details on security see clause 9 below.
3.4 Any or all of the above data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our website. Specifically, data may be used by us for the following reasons:
- 3.4.1 internal record keeping;
- 3.4.2 improvement of our products and services;
- 3.4.3 sending you promotional materials by email that may be of interest to you; and
- 3.4.4 contacting you for market research purposes. Such information may be used to customise or update the website.
4. Third Party Websites and Services
Prospero Learning may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment handling, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising, and marketing. The providers of such services have access only to the personal data necessary to perform those services. Any use of that data for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any data processed by third parties must be processed within the terms of this Policy and in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
5. Transferring Your Personal Information Internationally
In certain cases, sharing your personal information with a third party (as described above) may involve your personal information being transferred outside of the United Kingdom. This may be to:
5.1 a country in the European Economic Area or one otherwise considered to have data protection rules that are equivalent to those in the United Kingdom; or
5.2 a country which is not considered to have the same standards of protection for personal information as those in the United Kingdom, in which case we will take all steps required by law to ensure sufficient protections are in place to safeguard your personal information, including where appropriate putting in place contractual terms approved by the relevant regulatory authorities.
6. Changes of Business Ownership and Control
6.1 Prospero Learning may, from time to time, expand or reduce its business, and this may involve the sale of certain divisions or the transfer of control of certain divisions to other parties. Data provided by users will, where it is relevant to any division so transferred, be transferred along with that division. The new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied by you.
6.2 In the event that any data submitted by users will be transferred in such a manner, you will be contacted in advance and informed of the changes. You will be given the choice to have your data deleted or withheld from the new owner or controller.
7. Controlling Access to Your Data
7.1 Wherever you are required to submit data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that data. This may include the following:
- 7.1.1 use of data for direct marketing purposes; and
- 7.1.2 sharing data with third parties.
8. Your Right to Withhold Information
8.1 You may access certain areas of the website without providing any data at all. However, to use all services and systems available on the website, you may be required to submit account information or other data.
8.2 You may restrict your internet browser’s use of cookies. For more information, see clause 11 below.
9. Accessing Your Own Data
9.1 You may access your account at any time to view or amend your data. You may need to modify or update your data if your circumstances change. Additional data relating to your marketing preferences may also be stored, and you may change this at any time.
9.2 You have the right to ask for a copy of your personal data held by us. Please contact us as described in clause 12 to make such a request.
10. Security
Data security is of great importance to us. To protect your data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure data collected online.
11. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and allows us to improve our site. You may restrict your internet browser’s use of cookies through your browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of certain parts of our website.
12. Changes to this Privacy Notice
We reserve the right to alter this privacy notice at any time. Such alterations will be posted on our website. You can also obtain an up-to-date copy of our privacy notice by contacting us as described in clause 13. Should you object to any alteration, please contact us.
13. Contacting Us
If you need to contact us about this notice or any matters relating to the personal information we hold about you, please email info@prospero-learning.com.
14. Further Information
We hope that the contents of this privacy notice address any queries you may have about the personal information we may hold about you and what we may do with it. However, if you have any further queries, comments, or requests, please contact us as described in clause 13 above.
Whilst this privacy notice sets out a general summary of your legal rights in respect of personal information, this is a complex area of law. More information about your legal rights can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/.