GDPR Compliance

Last updated: January 2024

spectron-code is committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page provides information about how we handle personal data in accordance with these regulations.

Data Controller

spectron-code is the data controller for the personal information we collect and process. Our contact details are:

spectron-code
47 Union Terrace
Aberdeen AB10 1NJ
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you, such as providing educational services
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and communicating with you about relevant offerings
• Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time
• Legal obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will respond to your request within one month.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing purposes.

Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making

You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal effects concerning you. We do not currently use automated decision-making processes.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month. If your request is particularly complex or you have made multiple requests, we may extend this period by a further two months, in which case we will notify you.

Data Protection for Children

Given that our services are designed for children and young people, we take additional care with their personal information:

• We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13
• We limit the collection of children's data to what is necessary for our educational services
• Parents or guardians may review, update, or request deletion of their child's information at any time
• We do not condition a child's participation on the disclosure of more information than is reasonably necessary

International Data Transfers

We primarily store and process data within the United Kingdom. If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Data Breaches

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. If the breach is likely to result in a high risk to affected individuals, we will also notify those individuals without undue delay.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: www.ico.org.uk

Updates to This Information

We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.