Privacy Policy & Cookies

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 is a UK-based organisation dedicated to developing qualifications and supporting learning. In this document, ‘we,’ ‘our,’ and ‘us’ refer to Param Qualifications, and ‘you’ refers to learners, centres, visitors, and website users.

Our Key Policies

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Details – Name, contact information, date of birth, nationality, and ID verification details.
  • Educational Information – Qualification history, assessment results, centre enrolment records.

About Param Qualifications

We use your data for:

  • Supporting qualification development activities.
  • Communicating with learners and partner institutions.
  • Managing internal quality assurance and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Improving our services and website functionality.
  • Meeting applicable legal requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual Obligation – To provide learning services and qualification development support.
  • Legal Obligation  – To comply with applicable UK laws and data protection requirements.
  • Legitimate Interest  – To ensure service quality and prevent malpractice
  • Consent – For marketing and optional communications (you can withdraw at any time).

Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including encryption, secure servers, and controlled access. Data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Your data may be shared with:

  • Partner institutions working with Param Qualifications.
  • External auditors or quality assurance professionals.
  • Law enforcement agencies, if legally required.
  • We never sell your personal data.

International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK GDPR-compliant contracts.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to applicable legal obligations).
  • Restrict or object to data processing.
  • Request data portability.
  • To exercise these rights, contact privacy@paramqualifications.co.uk

Cookies Policy

We use cookies to improve website functionality, analyse visitor behaviour, and personalise

  • Essential Cookies – Required for basic site operation.
  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how users interact with the site.
  • Preference Cookies – Remember your settings and preferences.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings or opt out of non-essential cookies using our cookie consent tool.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.