Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy
Last Updated: October 2025

At Param Qualifications, we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and store your information. This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains your rights, our obligations, and how we keep your data safe.

Who We Are

Param Qualifications Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who visit our website (www.paramqualifications.co.uk), apply for our qualifications, or interact with our services. This Privacy and Cookies Policy explain how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

Our Key Policies

Company Information

  • Param Qualifications Ltd
    Victory House, 400 Pavilion Drive, Northampton Business Park,
    Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, NN4 7PA
    Company Registration Number: 16686722
    Contact Email: privacy@paramqualifications.co.uk
    Contact Number: +44 7380 328597

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Personal identification details (name, email, phone number, address)
  • Payment details (card or Wise transaction information)
  • Educational or professional background (for learner registration)
  • Usage and technical data (IP address, browser type, cookies, analytics)
  • Communication data (emails, support messages, or enquiries)

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process learner registrations and payments
  • Manage course enrolments and communications
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Improve our website and service quality
  • Respond to your queries and support requests

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity – to deliver our services
  • Legal obligation – to comply with UK regulations
  • Legitimate interest – to enhance our operations and security
  • Consent – where you voluntarily agree (e.g., marketing or analytics cookies)

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share limited information with:

  • Service providers (payment gateways, IT hosting, analytics)
  • Regulatory and awarding partners (as required by compliance)
  • Legal authorities when legally required

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil our obligations or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent (for marketing or cookies)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

  • Essential cookies – required for website operation (cannot be disabled)
  • Analytics cookies – used to analyse site traffic and improve services (optional)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Users are shown a cookie consent banner on their first visit.

Our website displays a cookie consent banner allowing users to accept or reject optional analytics cookies before any non-essential cookies are set. Essential cookies remain active to ensure core site functionality.

Data Security

We use secure hosting, encryption, and restricted access controls to protect your information. However, no online system is entirely risk-free.

Contact Us

We use secure hosting, encryption, and restricted access controls to protect your information. However, no online system is entirely risk-free.If you have any questions about this policy or your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@paramqualifications.co.uk