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Privacy Policy

At The Mayfair Programme, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you register for our programmes, use our website, or engage with our services. We comply fully with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant international data protection standards.

1. Who We Are
The Mayfair Programme is an international education provider delivering accredited learning programmes in AI, business, and leadership to students, schools, companies, and governments. Our registered UK entity acts as the data controller for personal data collected through our website and platforms.

Contact details:

Email: info@mayfairprogramme.com
Telephone: 0203 376 8058
Postal Address: Anglo-German Education Ltd, 192a Campden Hill Road London, W8 7TH United Kingdom

2. What Information We Collect
Depending on how you engage with us, we may collect:
Name and contact details (email, phone, address)
Organisation or school name
Job title or student status
Country of residence
Age or date of birth (especially for youth-focused programmes)
Programme preferences and communication choices
Uploaded documents (e.g. registration forms, proposals, or brochures)
Technical data such as browser type, IP address, and cookie preferences
We do not collect any special category data unless explicitly required and consented (e.g. for safeguarding purposes).

3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:To respond to your enquiries or registrationsTo manage your participation in our programmesTo provide you with information, updates, and newsletters (if you opt in)To administer applications, events, and training sessionsTo comply with legal obligations or safeguard programme integrity

4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on different lawful bases depending on the context:
Consent: for marketing communications and when collecting optional information
Contract: to fulfil our obligations to programme participants and partners
Legitimate Interests: to improve our services, manage our platform, and respond to enquiries
Legal obligation: where necessary for safeguarding or regulatory compliance

5. Processing Children’s Data (Aged 14–18)
We deliver education programmes to students aged 14–18. UK law allows those aged 13+ to provide their own consent for online services. However, we encourage parental or school involvement where appropriate.We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent.Where students under 18 register, we ensure communications and notices are understandable to minors.For certain programmes, we may request confirmation from parents, guardians, or schools.

6. Who We Share Data With
We use trusted service providers to support our programmes:
Webflow – for website hosting and forms
Typeform – for data collection and surveys
Mailchimp – for newsletters and email updates
AWS – for secure cloud-based storage
These third-party processors act under contract and may store data in the UK, EEA, or USA. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses or UK IDTAs) are in place.
We do not sell or share your data with unauthorised third parties.

7. International Data Transfers
We may transfer personal data outside the UK (e.g. to AWS or Mailchimp). Where we do so, we rely on:Adequacy decisions (e.g. for the EU)UK-approved safeguards such as the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance site performance and analyse usage:
Essential cookies enable core functionality and cannot be disabled
Analytics cookies help us improve the site (set only with your consent)You will be asked for your cookie preferences when visiting our website. For more, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Enquiry data: up to 12 months
Programme participation data: up to 3 years after completion
Mailing list data: until you unsubscribe
After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised. We retain some data for longer where legally required.

10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Receive a copy of your data in portable format
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact for rights requests: info@mayfairprogramme.com
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. We recommend reviewing it regularly.
Last updated: April 2, 2025