Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

1. Introduction

Smart Academy UK ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our website and services at smartacademyuk.com.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

  • Account information: Name, email address, phone number when you register.
  • Payment information: Payment details are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your card details.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, courses viewed, time spent on the platform, and device information.
  • Communications: Messages you send us via contact forms or email.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and optional analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain your account and access to courses.
  • To process payments and issue receipts.
  • To send course updates, certificates, and relevant notifications.
  • To improve our platform, content, and user experience.
  • To respond to your enquiries and provide support.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contract: To fulfil our obligations when you purchase a course.
  • Consent: For marketing communications (you can opt out at any time).
  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Stripe: For payment processing.
  • Hosting providers: To deliver our platform securely.
  • Legal authorities: When required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate data.
  • Request erasure of your data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@smartacademyuk.com.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Smart Academy UK
252-262 Romford Road, Room 602, Six Floor
London, E7 9HZ
Email: contact@smartacademyuk.com
Phone: +44 7485 485841