1. Who we are
Beyond Borders IP is the data controller responsible for your personal information. Our registered address is in England and Wales (company number 14401929). You can contact us at info@beyondbordersip.com.
2. What data we collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity data: name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status.
- Contact data: email address, phone number, postal address.
- Academic data: qualifications, transcripts, English language test results.
- Application data: personal statements, references, supporting documents.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, usage analytics.
3. How we use your data
We use your data to: provide admissions advisory services, submit applications to partner institutions on your behalf, communicate with you about your application, improve our website and services, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your data under the following legal bases: your consent, the performance of our advisory contract with you, our legitimate interests in running our business, and compliance with legal obligations.
5. Sharing your data
We share your data with UK partner institutions for the purpose of submitting and processing your application. We do not sell your data to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., email, analytics) under appropriate data processing agreements.
6. International transfers
Your data is primarily processed in the United Kingdom. Where we transfer data outside the UK or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
7. Data retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal obligations. Typically, application data is retained for up to 7 years after the completion of your application.
8. Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to: access your data, correct inaccurate data, erase your data (subject to certain exceptions), restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
10. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.
11. Contact us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please email info@beyondbordersip.com.