Privacy Policy

At Oxford College for International Education, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our services. By accessing and using our website at https://ocie.uk/, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Date of Birth
Educational background and transcripts
Government-issued identification
Payment information (for tuition and fees)

Non-Personal Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited on our website
Date and time of your visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide educational services: We use your personal information to process your applications, enroll you in courses, and provide academic support.
To communicate with you: We use your contact details to send you updates, newsletters, and promotional offers related to our programs.
To improve our website and services: We analyze non-personal information to understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to enhance the user experience.
To process payments: We use your payment information for tuition payments and other associated fees.
To comply with legal requirements: We may use your information to comply with relevant laws and regulations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. To prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, we have implemented the following security measures:

Encryption: All sensitive information, such as payment details, is encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption technology.
Access Control: We restrict access to personal information to only authorized personnel who require it to provide our services.
Regular Audits: We regularly audit our security measures to ensure that your data remains protected.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following entities:

Service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who assist in processing applications, payments, and providing other services.
Legal obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law or to comply with legal processes, such as court orders or subpoenas.
Business partners: In some cases, we may share your information with affiliated institutions or partners in accordance with agreements for collaborative programs or events.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and collect non-personal data about website usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track preferences and tailor our content to your needs. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some features of our website.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can update or correct your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@ocie.uk.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the updated policy will include an effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Oxford College for International Education
Website: https://ocie.uk/
Email: privacy@ocie.uk