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GDPR Compliance Information

Last Updated: May 8, 2026

ChipZenith is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page provides detailed information about how we comply with these regulations.

1. Data Controller

ChipZenith is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our contact details are:

ChipZenith Education Centre
42 Wellington Road
Manchester, M14 6HS
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

Processing Activity Lawful Basis
Programme enrollment and delivery Contract performance
Responding to enquiries Legitimate interests
Marketing communications (with consent) Consent
Legal and regulatory compliance Legal obligation
Safeguarding children Legal obligation and vital interests

3. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information free of charge within one month of your request.

Right to Rectification

If you believe any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction.

Right to Erasure

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request deletion of your personal data. This right is not absolute and may not apply if we have legal grounds to retain the information.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

Right to Data Portability

Where processing is based on consent or contract, and is carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. We will stop processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

4. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within one month. If your request is complex or numerous, we may extend this period by two further months, and we will inform you of any such extension.

5. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Staff training on data protection
  • Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Enrollment data: Retained for the duration of the programme plus 7 years for legal and safeguarding purposes
  • Marketing consent: Until consent is withdrawn or contact becomes inactive for 3 years
  • Website analytics: Anonymised after 26 months
  • General enquiries: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity

7. International Data Transfers

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the UK. If we need to transfer data internationally, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

8. Children's Data

While our services are for children and teenagers, we collect personal data only from parents or legal guardians. We take extra care to protect children's information and comply with all relevant safeguarding requirements.

9. Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects individuals.

10. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

11. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk

12. Updates to This Information

We may update this GDPR information from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the last revision was made.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our GDPR compliance or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]

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