Privacy Policy
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Essay Help 999 and its affiliates (collectively referred to as "Essay Help 999," "us," or "we") protect and manage your privacy.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, share, disclose, and store your Personal Information through various interactions, including our website https://essayhelp999.co.uk/ (the “Site”), our sales processes, marketing efforts, and other channels as detailed in Section 3.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to ensure that you are fully informed about the Personal Information we gather, the reasons for its collection, how we use and share it, and the steps we take to protect it. In addition, this document explains your rights regarding the Personal Information we process and collect about you.
The Personal Information collected by us will be processed in accordance with:
- (i) the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy, and
- (ii) the requirements of applicable personal data protection laws relevant to the geographical region where you are located, provided such laws apply to us.
For more specific details on how we comply with privacy laws applicable to your region, please refer to Appendices I through VI below.
If you have any questions, concerns, or require further clarification about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us (see Section 19).
1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:
1.1 “Personal Information”
Refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. This includes, but is not limited to: names, addresses, contact details, IP addresses, payment information, and any other data that could identify an individual directly or indirectly.
1.2 “Processing”
Encompasses any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Information, such as collection, recording, organization, storage, alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, dissemination, or deletion.
1.3 “Data Controller”
Refers to the entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing Personal Information.
1.4 “Data Processor”
Refers to an entity that processes Personal Information on behalf of the Data Controller.
1.5 “Applicable Law”
Refers to laws, regulations, or legal requirements governing the protection of personal data in the jurisdiction(s) relevant to your interactions with us.
1.6 “You” or “User”
Refers to any individual who accesses or uses our services, Site, or interacts with Essay Help 999 in any capacity.
2. Personal Information We Collect
When you interact with Essay Help 999, we collect various types of Personal Information. This section outlines the categories of information we gather, how it is collected, and why we collect it.
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect the following types of Personal Information that you voluntarily provide when engaging with us through our Site, services, or other channels:
- Contact Details: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details provided through our contact forms or during correspondence.
- Payment Information: When you make purchases on our Site, we collect billing details such as your credit or debit card information, billing address, and any relevant financial details.
- Account Information: When you create an account with us, we collect login credentials, preferences, and any other information you provide during registration.
- Submission Information: Any additional data you provide when submitting inquiries, requesting assistance, or filling out forms on our Site.
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Site or use our services, we automatically collect certain information through technologies like cookies, analytics tools, and server logs. This may include:
- Device Information: Details about the device you use to access our Site, including browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our Site, such as the pages you visit, time spent on our Site, links clicked, and search queries.
- Location Data: General location information derived from your IP address to tailor our services to your region.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may also collect information about you from third-party sources, including:
- Marketing Partners: Data shared by advertising or referral partners who help us promote our services.
- Publicly Available Sources: Information that is publicly accessible, such as social media profiles or directory listings, which may be relevant to your interactions with us.
3. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the Personal Information collected about you for various purposes to provide and improve our services, enhance your experience, and comply with legal requirements.
3.1 To Provide Our Services
- To process and fulfill your requests or orders.
- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, transactions, or account.
- To deliver customer support, including resolving issues or responding to your questions.
3.2 To Improve Our Services
- To understand how you use our Site and services to enhance functionality and optimize user experience.
- To analyze trends, monitor performance, and develop new features or offerings.
3.3 For Marketing and Promotional Purposes
- To send you relevant updates, offers, newsletters, or other marketing materials.
- To tailor advertisements and content based on your interests or preferences.
3.4 To Comply with Legal Obligations
- To fulfill legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations, such as fraud prevention and enforcement of our Terms of Service.
- To respond to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or government inquiries.
4. How We Share Your Personal Information
We value your privacy and ensure that your Personal Information is shared responsibly. Below are the circumstances under which we may share your information with third parties.
4.1 Affiliates and Group Companies
We may share your Personal Information with our affiliates and group companies to provide services and support operations efficiently. These entities will process your information in line with this Privacy Policy.
4.2 Service Providers and Partners
We work with trusted third-party vendors, agents, and service providers who assist us in delivering our services. These include:
- Payment Processors: To securely process payments for transactions.
- Hosting Providers: To host and maintain our Site.
- Marketing and Advertising Partners: To conduct promotional campaigns and analytics.
- Customer Support Services: To assist with inquiries or complaints.
4.3 Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We may disclose your Personal Information when required to:
- Comply with applicable laws or legal proceedings.
- Respond to lawful requests by public authorities, including law enforcement.
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Essay Help 999, its users, or the public.
4.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of assets, your Personal Information may be shared or transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any significant changes in ownership or use of your data.
4.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data
We may share anonymized or aggregated data that cannot identify you personally, for purposes such as market research, analytics, or improving our services.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
If you are located in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing Personal Information, we process your information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
5.1 Consent
We process your information when you have provided explicit consent for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing communications.
5.2 Performance of a Contract
Processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations, such as delivering services or processing your transactions.
5.3 Legitimate Interests
We process your information when it serves our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, marketing activities, or ensuring the security of our Site.
5.4 Compliance with Legal Obligations
We process your information when required to comply with applicable laws, such as tax regulations or fraud prevention.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights concerning your Personal Information. These include:
6.1 Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Information we hold about you.
6.2 Right to Rectification
You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information.
6.3 Right to Deletion
You can request the deletion of your Personal Information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
6.4 Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Information for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
6.5 Right to Restrict Processing
You can request limitations on the processing of your Personal Information under certain circumstances.
6.6 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format of your Personal Information and to transfer it to another controller.
6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent for processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
6.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you have concerns about our data practices, you may lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@essayhelp999.co.uk or via our Contact Us page.
7. How to Exercise Your Rights
7.1 Submission of Requests
You may exercise your privacy rights by contacting us through one of the following:
- Email: Send your request to support@essayhelp999.co.uk.
- Contact Form: Submit your request via our Contact Us page.
- Phone: Call us at 020 4525 3366 for assistance.
When submitting your request, please provide sufficient information to verify your identity and describe your request in detail to help us respond promptly.
7.2 Response Timeline
We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 5 business days and respond fully within 1 month. In certain cases, such as complex or multiple requests, we may extend this period by an additional 2 months. If an extension is necessary, we will inform you and explain the reasons.
7.3 Limitations on Rights
Please note that certain rights may be subject to legal, contractual, or technical restrictions. For example, we may not delete Personal Information required to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
7.4 Fees
In most cases, requests will be processed free of charge. However, if your request is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to process your request.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. They help us understand user behavior, remember preferences, and improve functionality.
8.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Site, such as maintaining session states.
- Performance Cookies: Help us analyze how users interact with the Site to improve performance.
- Functional Cookies: Enhance user experience by remembering preferences and settings.
- Advertising Cookies: Enable targeted advertisements based on browsing behavior.
8.3 Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and usability of the Site.
8.4 Third-Party Tracking
We may work with third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. These providers may collect and process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
9. How We Share Your Personal Information
9.1 Affiliates
Your Personal Information may be shared with our affiliates to support business activities and ensure service delivery.
9.2 Vendors, Agents, and Service Providers
We collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to assist in functions such as:
- Payment processing.
- IT infrastructure and security.
- Marketing and analytics.
9.3 Advertising Partners
We may share data with advertising partners to facilitate targeted marketing campaigns.
9.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition, your Personal Information may be shared with the involved parties.
9.5 Legal Compliance
We may disclose Personal Information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to court orders or regulatory inquiries.
10. Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party companies on our Site, Essay Help 999. These advertisements may link to external websites and services not controlled by us.
10.1 Third-Party Advertisements
Advertisements displayed on our Site may be personalized based on cookies and other tracking technologies.
When you click on third-party advertisements or links, you leave our Site. Any data you share on the external site will be subject to their privacy policies.
10.2 Disclaimer
We are not responsible for the content or data practices of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policies of these external sites to understand how they process your Personal Information.
11. Data Retention and Deletion
11.1 Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specific retention periods may depend on:
- Legal or regulatory requirements.
- Resolution of disputes.
- Enforcement of our agreements.
11. Data Retention and Deletion
11.1 Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specific retention periods may depend on:
- Legal or regulatory requirements.
- Resolution of disputes.
- Enforcement of our agreements.
11.2 Data Deletion
You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Information. Upon receiving your request, we will take the necessary steps to delete your data unless we are legally required or permitted to retain it. Examples of retention exceptions include:
- To comply with applicable laws.
- To address ongoing legal claims.
To request data deletion, contact us at support@essayhelp999.co.uk or via our Contact Us page.
12. How Secure is Your Personal Information
We are committed to safeguarding your Personal Information and employ a variety of measures to ensure its security.
12.1 Security Measures
We implement technical, physical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect your data, such as:
- Encryption to secure sensitive information.
- Pseudonymization to minimize direct identification risks.
- Secure data storage on protected servers.
12.2 User Responsibilities
While we take significant steps to protect your data, we encourage you to take precautions such as:
- Using strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
- Logging out after using shared devices.
- Not sharing your passwords with others.
12.3 Disclaimer
No security system is entirely foolproof. By using our services, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee the complete security of your data.
13. Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach, we will take prompt action to mitigate the impact and comply with applicable laws.
13.1 Notification Process
We will notify affected users without undue delay. Our notification will include:
- The nature of the breach.
- Steps we are taking to resolve it.
- Advice on how you can protect your information.
13.2 Exemptions
We may not notify users if:
- The breached data was encrypted or otherwise rendered unreadable.
- Adequate measures have been implemented to mitigate risks.
14. Right to Opt-Out of the Sale/Sharing of Personal Information
We respect your right to control how your Personal Information is shared.
14.1 Opt-Out Rights
You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information by:
- Emailing us at support@essayhelp999.co.uk.
- Submitting a request through our Contact Us page with “Do Not Share/Sell My Personal Information” in the message.
14.2 Limitations
If you choose to opt out, certain features or services may no longer be available to you.
15. Use of Our Services by Children
We are committed to protecting children’s privacy. The services offered by Essay Help 999 are not intended for or directed at individuals under the age of 18.
15.1 Age Restriction
Users must be 18 years or older to use our services. If you are under the age of 18, you are prohibited from submitting Personal Information through our Site.
15.2 Measures to Protect Children’s Data
We do not knowingly collect or process the Personal Information of children. If we become aware that Personal Information has been collected from an individual underage, we will delete it promptly.
15.3 Reporting Underage Data Submission
If you suspect that a child under 18 has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately at support@essayhelp999.co.uk.
16. Where We Store Your Personal Information
Your Personal Information is securely stored in our databases or secured servers, as described below:
16.1 Storage Locations
Data may be stored on servers located in the United Kingdom or other countries where we or our service providers operate. Data transfers and storage are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
16.2 International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside of your country of residence, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, such as:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities.
- Other legally recognized mechanisms.
17. Do Not Track Settings
Our website does not currently recognize “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals from browsers.
17.1 Explanation of Do Not Track
DNT is a setting in some web browsers that allows users to signal their preference to avoid tracking by websites.
17. Do Not Track Settings
17.2 Third-Party Tracking
Some third-party partners may collect aggregated information about users' online activities over time and across websites when using our Site. While this aggregated data does not personally identify users, certain processing activities may lead to user identification when combined with other data.
18. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
18.1 Communication of Changes
Updates will be posted on this page. In some cases, we may notify you directly, such as via email.
18.2 Effective Date
Each version of this Privacy Policy will be marked with its effective date.
18.3 Encouragement to Review Regularly
We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we protect your data.
Appendix I: General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR”)
Scope
If you are a resident of the European Union (“EU”) and we process data about you that qualifies as Personal Information under the GDPR, the provisions of this Appendix will apply to you.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights outlined in Section 7 of this Privacy Policy in accordance with the GDPR. In addition, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of all or some of your Personal Information, either temporarily or permanently.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your Personal Information in an electronic format and to transmit this data to another data controller.
- Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right to avoid decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that have legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you.
- Right to Withdraw Your Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time regarding the processing of your Personal Information.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We will take all appropriate steps to provide you with the information you request in a concise, transparent, and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language. We will respond to your request within 1 month of receiving it. If the request is complex, we may extend this period by 2 additional months, informing you within the original 1-month period.
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights may be subject to certain limitations under EU and local laws as outlined in Section 23 of the GDPR. Additionally, we may not be able to facilitate the exercise of your rights if we are unable to identify you.
If you withdraw your consent, the withdrawal will not affect the legality of processing based on consent before the withdrawal.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the GDPR, Personal Information is considered sensitive if it reveals:
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Political opinions
- Religious or philosophical beliefs
- Trade union membership
- Genetic or biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a person
- Data related to health or a person’s sex life or sexual orientation
We will only process your Sensitive Personal Information if one of the lawful conditions under Section 9 of the GDPR applies.
Use of Our Services by Children (GDPR)
The processing of Personal Information of children under the GDPR is lawful if the child is at least 16 years old. If the child is under 16, processing is lawful only if the consent is given or authorized by the child’s holder of parental responsibility, and only to the extent of that consent. We will make reasonable efforts to verify consent, where applicable, using available technology.
How Secure is Your Personal Information (GDPR)
We are committed to securing your Personal Information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you without undue delay, as required by Section 34 of the GDPR, and provide clear and plain language regarding the nature of the breach, the Personal Information affected, and the measures we have taken.
Please note that certain exceptions may apply to our notification obligations, such as if appropriate security measures (e.g., encryption) were applied to the affected data, rendering it unintelligible to unauthorized individuals.
Appendix II: California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of California and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the CPRA, this Appendix shall apply.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the CPRA.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested.
We shall answer your request within 45 days from the date on which your request was received. Please bear in mind that – in certain situations (e.g., the complexity of your request)
Extensions to the Response Period
We may extend the term by 45 additional days. In such case, we will inform you within the original 45-day term, together with the reasons for the extension.
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to the CPRA. For example:
- We shall not delete your Personal Information if it is necessary to:
- Complete the transaction for which the Personal Information was collected.
- Help to ensure security and integrity to the extent the use of the consumer’s Personal Information is reasonably necessary and proportionate for those purposes.
- Comply with a legal obligation.
- If your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, we may:
- Charge you with a reasonable fee taking into account the administrative costs of providing the information.
- Refuse to act on the request and notify you of the reason for refusing your request.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the CPRA, Personal Information is considered sensitive in the following cases:
- A consumer’s social security, driver’s license, state identification card, or passport number.
- A consumer’s account log-in, financial account, debit card, or credit card number in combination with any required security or access code, password, or credentials allowing access to an account.
- A consumer’s precise geolocation.
- A consumer’s racial or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, or union membership.
- The contents of a consumer’s mail, email, and text messages unless the business is the intended recipient of the communication.
- A consumer’s genetic data.
- The processing of biometric information for the purpose of uniquely identifying a consumer.
- Personal Information collected and analyzed concerning a consumer’s health.
- Personal Information collected and analyzed concerning a consumer’s sex life or sexual orientation.
Use of Our Services by Children
Under the CPRA, a child is any natural person who is under 16 years old. Please note that, under the CPRA, the child’s parents and/or legal guardian may exercise the rights described above on behalf of the child.
In case we receive a request from a child’s parent and/or legal guardian, we will both analyze and reply to it within the legal terms granted by the CPRA.
Appendix III: Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act (“VCDPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the VCDPA, this Appendix shall apply.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the VCDPA. You also have the following right:
Right to Receive a Copy of Your Personal Information
You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Information we have collected about you in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another entity without hindrance if the processing is carried out by automated means.
Appendix III: Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act (“VCDPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the VCDPA, this Appendix shall apply.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the VCDPA. Additionally, you have the following rights:
Right to Receive a Copy of Your Personal Information
You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Information we have collected about you in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another entity without hindrance if the processing is carried out by automated means.
Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
You have the right to opt out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on you.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We will take all appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We will respond to your request within 45 days of receiving it. If necessary (e.g., due to complexity), we may extend the term by 45 additional days, notifying you within the initial 45-day term with the reasons for the extension.
If we decline your request, we will inform you no later than 45 days from the date on which it was received. If you wish to appeal our decision, send your appeal request to info@britacademics.co.uk with the header “Appeal to Denial of Request.” We will respond to your appeal within 60 days of receipt, including a written explanation for the decision taken. If your appeal is denied, you may submit a complaint to Virginia’s Attorney General by visiting https://www.virginia.gov/agencies/office-of-the-attorney-general/.
Restrictions to Your Rights
The exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions under the VCDPA, such as:
- Requests that are manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive may incur a reasonable fee to cover administrative costs.
- Requests cannot be analyzed if we cannot authenticate them using reasonable commercial efforts.
- You may request the information free of charge up to twice annually.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the VCDPA, Personal Information is considered sensitive if it includes:
- Racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, mental or physical health diagnosis, sexual orientation, or citizenship/immigration status.
- Genetic or biometric data processed for uniquely identifying a natural person.
- Personal Information collected from a known child.
- Precise geolocation data.
We will only process Sensitive Personal Information if you have given us your consent to do so.
Use of Our Services by Children
Under the VCDPA, a child is any natural person under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful if done in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Appendix III: Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act (“VCDPA”)
Use of Our Services by Children
Under the VCDPA, the child’s parents and/or legal guardian may exercise the rights described above on behalf of the child. If we receive a request from a child’s parent and/or legal guardian, we will analyze and reply to it within the legal terms granted by the VCDPA.
How Secure is Your Personal Information
We design our systems with your security and privacy in mind. We are firmly committed to the security of your Personal Information. That’s why we implement administrative, technical, and physical data security practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of your Personal Information.
In case of a data breach, the Code of Virginia Title 18.2 Chapter 6, Article 5 Subsections 18.2-186.6 might apply.
Appendix IV: Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of the State of Colorado and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the CPA, this Appendix shall apply.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the CPA. Additionally, you have the following rights:
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to obtain your Personal Information in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another entity without hindrance.
Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
You have the right to opt out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on you.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We will take all appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We will respond to your request within 45 days of receiving it. If necessary (e.g., due to complexity), we may extend the term by 45 additional days, notifying you within the original 45-day term with the reasons for the extension.
If we decline your request, we will inform you no later than 45 days from the date it was received, together with the reasons that support our decision and instructions to appeal. If you wish to appeal our decision, send your appeal request to info@britacademics.co.uk with the header “Appeal to Denial of Request.”
We will respond to your appeal within 45 days of receipt. If necessary (e.g., due to complexity), we may extend the term by 60 additional days, notifying you within the original 45-day term with the reasons for the extension.
Appendix IV: Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”)
How to Appeal
If you have any concerns about our response to your appeal, you may contact Colorado’s Attorney General to submit a complaint by visiting https://coag.gov.
Restrictions to Your Rights
The exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to the CPA. For example:
- We shall not comply with your request if, after making reasonable commercial efforts, we cannot authenticate your request.
- We may charge you a reasonable fee to cover the costs of answering your request if you have submitted a second or subsequent request within a 12-month period.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the CPA, Personal Information is considered sensitive in the following cases:
- Information revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, a mental or physical health condition or diagnosis, sex life or sexual orientation, or citizenship or immigration status.
- Genetic or biometric data processed for the purpose of uniquely identifying an individual.
- Personal Information from a known child.
If we process Sensitive Personal Information, we will only do so with your consent.
Use of Our Services by Children
Under the CPA, a child is any individual under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful only if the child's parents or legal guardian have given their consent.
How Secure Is Your Personal Information
We design our systems with your security and privacy in mind. We implement reasonable measures to protect your Personal Information. In the event of a security breach, we will notify you without undue delay, no later than 30 days after we become aware of the incident pursuant to Title 6, Article 1, Part 7 Section 6-1-716 of the 2022 Colorado Code. Certain exceptions may apply, such as if our internal investigation determines that misuse of your Personal Information has not occurred and is not reasonably likely to occur.
Appendix V: Connecticut Data Privacy Act (“CDPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of the State of Connecticut and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the CDPA, this Appendix shall apply.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the CDPA. Additionally, you have the following right:
Right to Obtain a Copy of Personal Information
You have the right to obtain your Personal Information in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another entity without hindrance where the processing is carried out by automated means.
Appendix V: Connecticut Data Privacy Act (“CDPA”)
Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
Jointly with the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information, you have the right to opt-out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects to you.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We will answer your request no later than 45 days from the date on which it was received. In certain situations (e.g., complexity of your request or number of requests received), we may extend the term by 45 additional days. In such a case, we will inform you within the original 45-day term, together with the reasons for the extension.
If we decline your request, we will inform you no later than 45 days from the date on which your request was received, together with the reasons that support our decision. If you want to appeal our decision, you must send your appeal request to info@britacademics.co.uk with the header “Appeal to Denial of Request.”
If you decide to appeal our decision, we will answer your appeal no later than 60 days from the date on which it was received. If we deny your appeal, you may contact Connecticut’s Attorney General to submit a complaint by visiting https://portal.ct.gov/AG.
Restrictions to Your Rights
The exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to the CDPA, such as:
- We shall not comply with your request if, after making reasonable commercial efforts, we cannot authenticate your request or identity or the identity of the agent acting on your behalf.
- We shall not comply with your opt-out request if we have a good faith, reasonable, and documented belief that such request is fraudulent.
- If your request is manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive, we may charge you a reasonable fee to cover the costs of analyzing your request.
- You may receive the requested data free of charge once during a 12-month period.
- We shall not comply with your request if fulfilling it would require us to reveal a trade secret.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the CDPA, Personal Information is considered sensitive in the following cases:
- Data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, mental or physical health condition or diagnosis, sex life, sexual orientation, or citizenship or immigration status.
- Genetic or biometric data processed only for the purpose of uniquely identifying an individual.
- Personal Information collected from a known child.
- Precise geolocation data.
We will only process Sensitive Personal Information if you have given us your consent to do so.
Use of Our Services by Children
Under the CDPA, a child is any individual under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful only if the child's parents or legal guardian have given their consent.
Appendix VI: Argentine Personal Data Protection Act No. 25,326 (“PDPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Argentina and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the PDPA, this Appendix shall apply.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the PDPA. You also have the following rights:
- Right to update your personal information: You may request us to update the Personal Information we have collected about you.
- Right to request information: You have the right to request information to the supervisory authority about the existence of databases, the controller’s identity, and the purposes for which the Personal Information has been processed.
How to Exercise Your Rights
If you exercise any of these rights, we will check your entitlement and respond to you within:
- 10 (ten) calendar days from the date on which your request to access your Personal Information was received;
- 5 (five) business days from the date on which (i) your request for any rectification, update, or deletion of your Personal Information was received; or (ii) we noticed a mistake on your Personal Information.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@britacademics.co.uk.
You represent and warrant that you have been duly informed that: “The data subject has the right to access your Personal Data at intervals of not less than six months free of charge unless there is a specified legitimate interest agreed upon by the interested party as established in section 14, paragraph 3 of Act 25,326, by submitting an email to the following email address: info@britacademics.co.uk. The AGENCY OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION, in its function of Controlling Entity of Act 25,326, has the attribution to attend any complaints or reports related to the infringement of personal data regulations.”
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to Section 17 of the PDPA. For example, we have the right to not delete your Personal Information when we are required to retain such data based on a legal obligation or if such deletion affects a third party.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the PDPA, Personal Information is considered sensitive if it reveals:
- Racial or ethnic origin.
- Political opinions.
- Religious or philosophical beliefs.
- Trade union membership.
Use of Our Services by Children
Under the PDPA, a child is any individual under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful only if the child's parents or legal guardian have given their consent.
Appendix VI: Argentine Personal Data Protection Act No. 25,326 (“PDPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Argentina and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the PDPA, this Appendix shall apply.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the PDPA. You also have the following rights:
- Right to update your personal information: You may request us to update the Personal Information we have collected about you.
- Right to request information: You have the right to request information to the supervisory authority about the existence of databases, the controller’s identity, and the purposes for which the Personal Information has been processed.
How to Exercise Your Rights
If you exercise any of these rights, we will check your entitlement and respond to you within:
- 10 (ten) calendar days from the date on which your request to access your Personal Information was received;
- 5 (five) business days from the date on which (i) your request for any rectification, update, or deletion of your Personal Information was received; or (ii) we noticed a mistake on your Personal Information.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@britacademics.co.uk.
You represent and warrant that you have been duly informed that: “The data subject has the right to access your Personal Data at intervals of not less than six months free of charge unless there is a specified legitimate interest agreed upon by the interested party as established in section 14, paragraph 3 of Act 25,326, by submitting an email to the following email address: info@britacademics.co.uk. The AGENCY OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION, in its function of Controlling Entity of Act 25,326, has the attribution to attend any complaints or reports related to the infringement of personal data regulations.”
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to Section 17 of the PDPA. For example, we have the right to not delete your Personal Information when we are required to retain such data based on a legal obligation or if such deletion affects a third party.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the PDPA, Personal Information is considered sensitive if it reveals:
- Racial or ethnic origin.
- Political opinions.
- Religious or philosophical beliefs.
- Trade union membership.
- Health data or data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation.
Use of Our Services by Children
In Argentina, a child is a person under 18 years old. Pursuant to Criteria No. 5 of Annex I of the Resolution AAIP 4/2019, the processing of Personal Information of a child in Argentina will be lawful if:
- The child has given its consent based on the progressive autonomy principle, as set forth in Sections 26 and 639 of the Argentine Federal Civil and Commercial Code, taking into account the child’s psychophysical characteristics, aptitudes, and development;
- The consent has been given by the child’s holder of parental responsibility, parent, and/or legal guardian when the child’s psychophysical characteristics, aptitudes, and development do not allow the child to give its consent.
How Secure is Your Personal Information
We design our systems with your security and privacy in mind. We are firmly committed to the security of your Personal Information. That’s why we implement administrative, technical, and physical data security practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of your Personal Information, in compliance with Sections 9 and 10 of the PDPA and Resolution AAIP 47/2018.
Appendix VII: Utah Consumer Privacy Act (“UCPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Utah and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the UCPA, this Appendix shall apply, provided that the UCPA is in full force and effect.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the UCPA. You also have the following rights:
- Right to obtain a copy of your personal information: You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Information you have previously provided to us in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another entity without impediment where the processing is carried out by automated means.
- Right to opt-out of the processing of Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and processing of Sensitive Personal Information: Jointly with the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information, you have the right to opt-out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising, as well as to opt-out of the processing of Sensitive Personal Information.
- Right to receive a clear notice prior to processing Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to receive a clear notice about the processing of Sensitive Personal Information prior to the beginning of such processing.
- Right of no discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against (e.g. not to be denied any product or service; not to be charged with a different price or rate for any product or service; not to be provided with a different quality of a good or service) if you exercise your rights.
Appendix VII: Utah Consumer Privacy Act (“UCPA”)
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We shall answer your request no later than 45 days from the date on which it was received. Please bear in mind that – in certain situations (e.g. complexity of your request/volume of requests received) – we may extend the term by 45 additional days. In such case, we will inform you within the original 45-day term together with the reasons for the extension.
In case we decline your request, we will inform you no later than 45 days from the date on which your request was received, together with the reasons that support our decision.
Please note that if the consumer is subject to guardianship, conservatorship, or other protective arrangement pursuant to Title 75, Chapter 5 Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property, the guardian or conservator of the consumer shall exercise their rights on their behalf.
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to the UCPA (e.g. we shall not comply with your request if it is excessive, repetitive, technically infeasible, or manifestly unfounded; if we reasonably believe that the primary purpose for submitting the request was something other than exercising a right or if the request, individually or as part of an organized effort, harasses, disrupts, or imposes undue burden on our business’ resources; we may charge you with a reasonable fee to cover the administrative costs of complying with your request; we may give you the data requested free of charge up to once during the same 12-month period; we shall not comply with your request if, using commercially reasonable efforts, we are unable to authenticate your request; we may request additional information reasonably necessary to authenticate your request if we are unable to authenticate your request using commercially reasonable efforts; we shall not comply with your request if we suspect it is fraudulent and we are not able to authenticate the request before the 45-day-period expires, etc.).
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the UCPA, Personal Information is considered sensitive in the following cases:
- Data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, medical history, mental or physical health condition or diagnosis or medical treatment by a health care professional, sexual orientation, or citizenship or immigration status.
- Genetic or biometric data, if the processing is for the purpose of identifying a specific individual.
- Specific geolocation data.
In case we process Sensitive Personal Information, we will only carry out such processing if you have given us your consent to do so.
Use of Services by Children
Under the UCPA, a child is any individual who is under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful if it is done in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Please note that, under the UCPA, the child’s parents and/or legal guardian may exercise the rights described above on behalf of the child. In case we receive a request from a child’s parent and/or legal guardian, we will analyze and reply to it within the legal terms granted by the UCPA.
Appendix VIII: Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Texas and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the TDPSA, this Appendix shall apply, provided that the TDPSA is in full force and effect.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the TDPSA. You also have the following rights:
- Right to Obtain a Copy of Your Personal Information
If the data is available in a digital format, you have the right to obtain your Personal Information in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another controller without hindrance. - Right to Opt-Out of the Processing of Personal Information for Purposes of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
Jointly with the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information, you have the right to opt-out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising or profiling in furtherance of a decision that produces a legal or similarly significant effect concerning yourself. - Right of No Discrimination
You have the right to not be discriminated against (e.g., not to be denied any product or service; not to be charged with a different price or rate for any product or service; not to be provided with a different quality of goods or services) if you exercise your rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We shall answer your request no later than 45 days from the date on which it was received. Please bear in mind that – in certain situations (e.g. complexity of your request/volume of requests received) – we may extend the term by 45 additional days. In such case, we will inform you within the original 45-day term together with the reasons for the extension.
In case we decline your request, we will inform you no later than 45 days from the date on which your request was received, together with the reasons that support our decision. In case we decline your request, we will provide you with the instructions to appeal our decision.
If you decide to appeal our decision, we will answer your appeal no later than 60 days from the date on which it was received. If we deny your appeal, you may contact Texas’ Attorney General to submit a complaint by visiting https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/.
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to the TDPSA (e.g., we shall not comply with your request if it is excessive, repetitive or manifestly unfounded or we may charge you with a reasonable fee to cover the administrative costs of complying with your request; we may give you the data requested free of charge up to twice annually; we shall not comply with your request if, using commercially reasonable efforts, we are unable to authenticate your request; we may also request additional information reasonably necessary to authenticate your request; we shall not comply with an opt-out request received from an authorized agent if (i) the authorized agent does not communicate the request to us in a clear and unambiguous manner, (ii) we are not able to verify, with commercially reasonable efforts, if you are a resident of Texas, (iii) we do not possess the ability to process the agent’s request, or (iv) if we do not possess similar or identical requests we receive from you for the purpose of complying with similar or identical laws or regulations of another state).
Appendix IX: Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (“OCPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Oregon and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the OCPA, this Appendix shall apply, provided that the OCPA is in full force and effect.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the OCPA. You also have the following rights:
- Right to Obtain a Copy of the Personal Information
If the data is available in a digital format, you have the right to obtain your Personal Information in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another controller without hindrance. - Right to Opt-Out of the Processing of Personal Information for Purposes of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
Jointly with the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information, you have the right to opt-out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of a decision that produces a legal or similarly significant effect concerning yourself. - Right of No Discrimination
You have the right to not be discriminated against (e.g., not to be denied any product or service; not to be charged with a different price or rate for any product or service; not to be provided with a different quality of goods or services) if you exercise your rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We shall answer your request no later than 45 days from the date on which it was received. Please bear in mind that – in certain situations (e.g., complexity of your request/volume of requests received) – we may extend the term by 45 additional days. In such case, we will inform you within the original 45-day term together with the reasons for the extension.
In case we decline your request, we will inform you no later than 45 days from the date on which your request was received, together with the reasons that support our decision. In case we decline your request, we will provide you with the instructions to appeal our decision.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under OCPA, Personal Information is considered sensitive in the following cases:
- Data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, mental or physical health diagnosis, sexuality, or citizenship or immigration status.
- Genetic or biometric data, if the processing is for the purpose of identifying an individual.
- Personal Information collected from a known child.
- Precise geolocation data.
In case we process Sensitive Personal Information, we will only carry out such processing if you have given us your consent to do so.
Use of Services by Children
Under the OCPA, a child is any individual who is under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful if it is done in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Please note that, under the OCPA, the child’s parents and/or legal guardian may exercise the rights described above on behalf of the child. In case we receive a request from a child’s parent and/or legal guardian, we will both analyze and reply to it within the legal terms granted by the OCPA.
Appendix IX: Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (“OCPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Oregon and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the OCPA, this Appendix shall apply, provided that the OCPA is in full force and effect.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the OCPA. You also have the following rights:
- Right to Obtain a Copy of the Personal Information
If the data is available in a digital format, you have the right to obtain your Personal Information in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another controller without hindrance. - Right to Opt-Out of the Processing of Personal Information for Purposes of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
Jointly with the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information, you have the right to opt-out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of a decision that produces a legal or similarly significant effect concerning yourself. - Right of No Discrimination
You have the right to not be discriminated against (e.g., not to be denied any product or service; not to be charged with a different price or rate for any product or service; not to be provided with a different quality of goods or services) if you exercise your rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We shall answer your request no later than 45 days from the date on which it was received. Please bear in mind that – in certain situations (e.g., complexity of your request/volume of requests received) – we may extend the term by 45 additional days. In such case, we will inform you within the original 45-day term together with the reasons for the extension.
In case we decline your request, we will inform you no later than 45 days from the date on which your request was received, together with the reasons that support our decision. In case we decline your request, we will provide you with the instructions to appeal our decision.
If you decide to appeal our decision, we will answer your appeal no later than 45 days from the date on which it was received. If we deny your appeal, you may contact Oregon’s Attorney General to submit a complaint by visiting https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/contact-us/.
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to the OCPA (e.g. we may give you the data requested free of charge up to once during any 12-month period unless the purpose of the second or subsequent request is to verify that we corrected inaccuracies in, or deleted your Personal Information in compliance with your request; we shall not comply with your request if, using commercially reasonable efforts, we are unable to authenticate your request without additional information from you unless you provide us the information necessary to authenticate your request; regarding your opt-out request, we may ask for additional information necessary to comply with such request, (e.g. information to identify you and your request); we may deny your request to opt-out if we have a good faith, reasonable and documented belief that your request is fraudulent, etc.).
Sensitive Personal Information
Under OCPA, Personal Information is considered sensitive in the following cases:
- Data revealing racial or ethnic background, national origin, religious beliefs, mental or physical condition or diagnosis, sexual orientation, status as transgender or non-binary, status as a victim of crime or citizenship or immigration status.
- Accurately identifies within a radius of 1750 feet a consumer’s present or past location, or the present or past location of a device that links or is linkable to a consumer by means of technology that includes, but is not limited to, a global positioning system that provides latitude and longitude coordinates.
- Genetic or biometric data.
In case we process Sensitive Personal Information, we will only carry out such processing if you have given us your consent to do so.
Use of Services by Children
Under the OCPA, a child is any individual who is under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful if it is done in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Please note that, under the OCPA, the child’s parents and/or legal guardian may exercise the rights described above on behalf of the child. In case we receive a request from a child’s parent and/or legal guardian, we will both analyze and reply to it within the legal terms granted by the OCPA.
Appendix X: Florida Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Florida and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the FDBR, this Appendix shall apply, provided that the FDBR is in full force and effect.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the FDBR. You also have the following rights:
- Right to Obtain a Copy of the Personal Information
You have the right to obtain your Personal Information in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another entity without hindrance where the processing is carried out by automated means. - Right to Opt-Out of the Processing of Personal Information for Purposes of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
Jointly with the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information, you have the right to opt-out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning yourself.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We shall answer your request within 45 days since we have received it. Please bear in mind that – in certain situations (e.g., the complexity of your request) – we may extend the term by 15 additional days. In case we need to extend the term, we will inform you within the original 45-day term, together with the reasons for the delay.
Sensitive Personal Information Related to Children
In case we process Sensitive Personal Information, we will only carry out such processing if you have given us your consent to do so.
Use of Services by Children
Under the FDBR, a child is any individual who is under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful if it is done in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Please note that, under the FDBR, the child’s parents and/or legal guardian may exercise the rights described above on behalf of the child or on behalf of a child for whom the guardian has legal responsibility. Moreover, a guardian or conservator may exercise the rights described herein on behalf of a consumer that is subject to a guardianship, conservatorship, or other protective arrangement.
In case we receive a request from a child’s parent and/or legal guardian, or a consumer’s guardian or conservator, we will both analyze and reply to it within the legal terms granted by the FDBR.
Appendix X: Florida Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Florida and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the FDBR, this Appendix shall apply, provided that the FDBR is in full force and effect.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the FDBR. You also have the following rights:
- Right to Obtain a Copy of the Personal Information
You have the right to obtain your Personal Information in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another entity without hindrance where the processing is carried out by automated means. - Right to Opt-Out of the Processing of Personal Information for Purposes of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
Jointly with the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information, you have the right to opt-out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning yourself.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We shall answer your request within 45 days since we have received it. Please bear in mind that – in certain situations (e.g., the complexity of your request) – we may extend the term by 15 additional days. In case we need to extend the term, we will inform you within the original 45-day term, together with the reasons for the delay.
Sensitive Personal Information Related to Children
In case we process Sensitive Personal Information, we will only carry out such processing if you have given us your consent to do so.
Use of Services by Children
Under the FDBR, a child is any individual who is under 18 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful if it is done in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Please note that, under the FDBR, the child’s parents and/or legal guardian may exercise the rights described above on behalf of the child. In case we receive a request from a child’s parent and/or legal guardian, we will both analyze and reply to it within the legal terms granted by the FDBR.
Appealing Our Decision
If your request is rejected, you will be informed of the reason for the rejection and given instructions on how to appeal the decision. If you decide to appeal our decision, you must send your appeal request to the following address: info@britacademics.co.uk with the subject line "Appeal to Denial of Request."
We will answer your appeal no later than 60 days from the date on which it was received. You will be informed in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to your appeal, along with a written explanation of the reasons for our decisions.
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to the FDBR. For example, we may not comply with your request if, after making reasonable commercial efforts, we cannot authenticate your request. We may also charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of answering your request if you submit a third or subsequent request within a 12-month period.
Sensitive Personal Information
Under the FDBR, Sensitive Data is considered one of the following:
- Personal information revealing an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, mental or physical health diagnosis, sexual orientation, or citizenship or immigration status.
- Genetic or biometric data processed for the purpose of uniquely identifying an individual.
- Personal information collected from a known child.
- Precise geolocation data.
In case we process Sensitive Data, we will only carry out such processing if you have given us your consent to do so.
How Secure Is Your Personal Information?
We design our systems with your security and privacy in mind. We are firmly committed to the security of your Personal Information. That’s why we implement administrative, technical, and physical data security practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of your Personal Information. These measures are aimed at preventing, detecting, protecting against, or responding to security incidents, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activities, or any illegal activity, preserving the integrity or security of systems, or investigating, reporting, or prosecuting those responsible for any of these actions.
Appendix XI: Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (“MCDPA”)
Scope
If you are a resident of Montana and we process data about you that might be considered Personal Information under the MCDPA, this Appendix shall apply, provided that the MCDPA is in full force and effect.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the rights indicated in Section 7 in accordance with the provisions of the MCDPA. You also have the following rights:
- Right to Obtain a Copy of the Personal Information
You have the right to obtain your Personal Information in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format to allow you to transmit your Personal Information to another entity without hindrance where the processing is carried out by automated means. - Right to Opt-Out of the Processing of Personal Information for Purposes of Targeted Advertising and Profiling
Jointly with the right to opt-out of the processing sale or sharing of your Personal Information, you have the right to opt-out of the processing of your Personal Information for purposes of targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects to you.
How to Exercise Your Rights
We shall take all the appropriate measures to provide you with any information you have requested. We shall answer your request within 45 days since we have received it. Please bear in mind that – in certain situations (e.g., the complexity of your request) – we may extend the term by 45 additional days. In case we need to extend the term, we will inform you within the original 45-day term, together with the reasons for the delay.
Appealing Our Decision
If your request is rejected, you will be informed of the reason for the rejection and given instructions on how to appeal the decision. If you decide to appeal our decision, you must send your appeal request to the following address: info@britacademics.co.uk with the subject line "Appeal to Denial of Request."
We will answer your appeal no later than 60 days from the date on which it was received. You will be informed in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to your appeal, along with a written explanation of the reasons for our decisions.
Providing Information in Response to Your Requests
We shall provide information in response to your requests free of charge, once per 12-month period, as long as such requests are not unfounded, excessive, technically infeasible, or repetitive.
Designating an Authorized Agent
You may designate another person to serve as your authorized agent and act on your behalf to opt out of the processing of your personal information for the purposes already specified. You may designate an authorized agent by way of technology, including but not limited to an internet link, browser setting, browser extension, or global device setting indicating a customer's intent to opt out of such processing.
The guardian or conservator of a consumer subject to a guardianship, conservatorship, or other protective arrangement, may exercise the rights of the consumer on their behalf regarding the processing of personal information.
Restrictions to Your Rights
Please note that the exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions under the MCDPA. For example, we may not comply with your request if, after making reasonable commercial efforts, we cannot authenticate your request. In such cases, we may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of answering your request if you have submitted a third or subsequent request within a 12-month period.
Exercise of Your Rights
The exercise of your rights is subject to certain restrictions pursuant to the MCDPA (e.g. we shall not comply with your request if, after making reasonable commercial efforts, we cannot authenticate your request; we may charge you a reasonable fee to cover up the costs of answering your request if you have submitted a second or subsequent request within a 12-month period, etc.).
Sensitive Personal Information
Under MCDPA, Sensitive Data is considered one of the following:
- Data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, a mental or physical health condition or diagnosis, information about a person's sex life, sexual orientation, or citizenship or immigration status.
- The processing of genetic or biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying an individual.
- Personal information collected from a known child.
- Precise geolocation data.
Use of Services by Children
Under the MCDPA, a child is any individual who is under 13 years old. The processing of Personal Information related to a child is lawful if it is done in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Please note that, under the MCDPA, the child’s parents and/or legal guardian may exercise the rights described above on behalf of the child. In case we receive a request from a child’s parent and/or legal guardian, we will both analyze and reply to it within the legal terms granted by the MCDPA.
How Secure is Your Personal Information
We design our systems with your security and privacy in mind. We are firmly committed to the security of your Personal Information. That’s why we implement administrative, technical, and physical data security practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of your Personal Information. These measures are aimed at preventing, detecting, protecting against, or responding to security incidents, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activities, or any illegal activity, preserving the integrity or security of systems, or investigating, reporting, or prosecuting those responsible for any of these actions.
In case of a security breach, we will notify you without undue delay, according to applicable state regulations.