Introduction
Welcome to Sam Stop Education. Your privacy is critically important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website samstopeducation.com.
By using our website, you confirm that you accept this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with it, please refrain from using our services.
About Us
Sam Stop Education is a UK-based private limited company that provides higher education guidance and services to international students.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us at:
- Company Name: Sam Stop Education
- Email: info@samstopeducation.com / uk@samstopeducation.com
- Phone: +44 203 051 1660
- Address: Kings House, Unit 4, Broadway Parade, Hornchurch, England, RM12 4RS
Data We Collect
1. Information You Provide
We may collect the following personal information:
Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, gender, date of birth, interest, profession, and address.
Business Information: Company name, job title, or industry (if applicable).
Inquiry Details: Any information shared via forms, emails, or consultation requests.
2. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on each page, and actions taken on the site.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve functionality and personalize your experience. For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To respond to inquiries, process service requests, and schedule consultations.
- Marketing & Communication: To send newsletters, updates, or promotions (with your consent).
- Improvement: To enhance website content, layout, and functionality.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and safeguard our rights.
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you give explicit permission (e.g. newsletter sign-ups).
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill service agreements or pre-contract requests.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure website security.
- Legal Obligation: To meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
How We Protect Your Data
We apply industry-standard security measures including:
- Secure servers and data encryption.
- Restricted access and staff training.
- Regular system monitoring and updates.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We may share data only:
- With service providers (e.g. analytics, hosting) under strict confidentiality.
- If required by law or necessary to protect our rights.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Delete data no longer needed.
- Restrict processing under certain conditions.
- Port your data in a structured format.
- Object to certain processing activities.
- Withdraw Consent where previously given.
- Complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise these rights, email us at info@samstopeducation.com or uk@samstopeducation.com.
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for business, legal, or regulatory reasons, after which it will be securely deleted.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Cookies
We use cookies to optimize your experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this page regularly.
Contact Us
If you have any concerns or questions, please get in touch:
- Email: info@samstopeducation.com / uk@samstopeducation.com
- Phone: +44 203 051 1660
- Address: Kings House, Unit 4, Broadway Parade, Hornchurch, England, RM12 4RS
By using samstopeducation.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
