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Academy of Business Adaptation (ABA) - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 25, 2025

ABA is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our online training services focused on business adaptation and leadership.

1. Who We Are

We are a UK-based Professional Education/online training provider offering professional training and development in area of individual, team, business adaptations and leadership.

Data Controller:
Academy of Business Adaptation
Registered Address: 1st Floor C/O Aacsl Accountants, North Westgate House, Harlow, Essex, London, Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom, CM20 1YS

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07940803581

2. What Data We Collect

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

a. Identification & Contact Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Job title and company
  • Country and region

b. Account & Training Data

  • Course enrolments
  • Learning progress and completion status
  • Assessments, certificates, and feedback
  • Login credentials (for our platform)

c. Payment Data

  • Billing details
  • Payment method (processed securely via third-party gateways)
    Note: We do not store full payment card details.

d. Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Device type and browser
  • Usage patterns on our platform (via cookies)

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

  • Provide access to our training courses
  • Create and manage your learner account
  • Communicate with you regarding your training
  • Deliver certificates and track progress
  • Process payments and issue invoices
  • Improve our platform and content
  • Send updates, offers, or newsletters (if you opt in)

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity: To deliver the services you’ve enrolled in
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our services and protect our platform
  • Legal obligation: To meet regulatory or tax requirements
  • Consent: For optional communications or marketing

5. Data Sharing

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

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Learning management systems (LMS)
  • Email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)
  • Accrediting bodies (e.g., Institute of Leadership)
  • Regulators or legal authorities (as may be required)

All third-party service providers are under strict contractual obligations to safeguard your data.

6. International Transfers

We primarily store your data in the UK or EEA. Where data is transferred outside these areas (e.g., US-based cloud services), we ensure adequate protection via:

  • UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Data Processing Agreements with third parties

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Student training records: Up to 5 years (for verification or compliance)
  • Payment records: 6–7 years (for accounting/legal reasons)
  • Marketing preferences: Until consent is withdrawn

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent (for marketing)
  • Data portability (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
    (https://ico.org.uk)

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]

9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure access controls
  • Regular security audits
  • Staff training on data protection

10.Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Track learner engagement
  • Analyse site usage

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser. For more, see our Cookie Policy (link if applicable).

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or services. Updates will be posted on our website with the new effective date.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, contact:

  • Data Protection Officer (DPO)
    Academy of Business Adaptation
  • Name: Dr Oluwaseun Adegbite
  • Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 07940803581