Privacy Policy

Welcome

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Tarek Associates Ltd. At Tarek Associates Ltd, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We take the security of your personal data seriously and process your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you interact with us through our website, by email, telephone, social media, or during the provision of our consultancy services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how your information is handled.

Who We Are

Tarek Associates Ltd is a UK-based education consultancy that supports students with higher education opportunities, university admissions, career guidance, and student finance applications.

Our Contact Details

• Company Name: Tarek Associates Ltd
• Head Office: Tarek Associates Whitechapel – London Office
• Address: Units NH.202 & 204, E1 Studios, 7 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DU
• Phone: +44 2045 161434
• Email: info@tarekassociates.co.uk
• Website: www.tarekassociates.co.uk

For the purposes of data protection law, Tarek Associates Ltd acts as the Data Controller of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3. How We Collect Your Data

• Directly from you when you complete forms, contact us, or use our services
• Through our website when you submit enquiries or applications
• From authorised third parties, including universities, colleges, and student finance organisations, where you have provided consent
• Through cookies and analytics tools when you use our website

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Processing university and college applications
• Assisting with student finance applications
• Providing educational consultancy and career guidance
• Communicating with you regarding our services and your applications
• Verifying identity and supporting documentation
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improving our services, systems, and website performance
• Sending marketing communications and updates where consent has been provided

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

• Consent – where you have given us permission to process your data
• Contractual Necessity – where processing is necessary to provide our services
• Legal Obligation – where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory duties
• Legitimate Interests – where processing is necessary for the operation and improvement of our business and services

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Universities and colleges
• Student finance authorities and education bodies
• Government and regulatory authorities where legally required
• IT service providers, cloud storage providers, and administrative support services operating under strict confidentiality obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Typical retention periods include:

• Application and student records: up to 6 years after completion of services
• Financial and accounting records: up to 7 years for legal and compliance purposes

After the applicable retention period, your data will be securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include secure systems, restricted access controls, encrypted communications where appropriate, and staff confidentiality obligations.

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and enhance functionality. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For further information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to request deletion of your personal data where applicable
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• The right to request transfer of your data to another provider
• The right to object to certain types of processing
• The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at: info@tarekassociates.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been breached.

11. International Transfers

In some circumstances, your personal data may be transferred outside the United Kingdom, for example when dealing with international education providers or partner institutions. Where such transfers occur, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidance, or our business practices. Any updates will be published on our website, and the revised version will include the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us:

• info@tarekassociates.co.uk
• +44 2045 161434
• www.tarekassociates.co.uk
• London & Birmingham, UK