Privacy Notice

1. Introduction

EmpowerEd Consultancy ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting the privacy of individuals whose personal data we process. This Privacy Notice provides detailed information on when and why we collect personal information, how we use it, the limited conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.

2. Information We Collect

We process personal data provided by clients, including but not limited to:

• Contact identification (Name, Address, Email, Phone Number).
• Inquiry details related to Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Educational records and reports where necessary for advocacy.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing your data is based on your explicit consent and the necessity for the performance of a contract to which you are a party. Where sensitive data is processed, it is done so under the substantial public interest condition related to the provision of educational support.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, records are maintained for professional indemnity purposes for 7 years post-consultancy.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of your personal data. You may also object to processing or request data portability at any time via hello@edempowered.co.uk.