Last Updated: 02 September 2025
Welcome to the Tarek Associates Privacy Notice
Tarek Associates takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you interact with us, whether through our website www.tarekassociates.co.uk, by email, by phone, or during the provision of our consultancy services.
Please read this notice carefully to understand how we process your information.
1. Who We Are
Tarek Associates is a UK-based education consultancy dedicated to helping students with higher education opportunities, university admissions, and student finance applications.
Our Contact Details:
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Company Name: Tarek Associates LTD
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Office: Tarek Associates Whitechapel – London Office (Head Branch)
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Address: Units NH.202 & 204, E1 Studios, 7 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DU
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Phone: +44-2045161434
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Email: info@tarekassociates.co.uk
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Website: https://tarekassociates.co.uk
Tarek Associates acts as the data controller for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect and process personal data necessary for delivering our services. This includes:
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Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, nationality
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Contact Details: Address, phone number, email address
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Academic Details: Education history, qualifications, transcripts
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Identification Documents: Passport, national ID, proof of address
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Financial Information: Information required for student finance applications
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Communication Records: Emails, phone calls, and other interactions
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and website analytics
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data:
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Directly from you when you complete forms, contact us, or use our services
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Through our website when you submit an enquiry or application
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From authorized third parties such as partner universities and student finance organizations (with your consent)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
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Process university and college applications
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Assist with student finance applications
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Communicate with you regarding applications and services
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Provide academic and career guidance
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
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Improve our services and website
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Conduct marketing activities (with your consent)
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
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Consent: When you provide permission for us to use your data
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Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you requested
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Legal Obligation: To meet statutory or regulatory requirements
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Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our services
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your personal data with:
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Partner universities and colleges
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Student finance authorities
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Government agencies (where legally required)
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Service providers for IT, hosting, and administrative support (under strict confidentiality agreements)
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Typically:
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Application records: up to 6 years after the service is completed
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Financial data: up to 7 years for compliance purposes
After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
9. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyse usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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Request erasure of your personal data (where applicable)
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Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
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Request data portability
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Object to certain types of processing
To exercise any of these rights, please email info@tarekassociates.co.uk.
11. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK (e.g., to a university partner), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us:
Tarek Associates Whitechapel – London Office
Units NH.202 & 204, E1 Studios, 7 Whitechapel Road
London, E1 1DU
Phone: +44-2045161434
Email: info@tarekassociates.co.uk
