Introduction Longford International College (LIC) is committed to ensuring the protection of the personal information of our students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. This Data Protection Statement outlines our practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected, used, and shared. LIC adheres to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988-2018.

1. Data Controller Longford International College is the Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The College's Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be contacted at [dpo@longfordcollege.com] for any concerns or questions regarding data protection.

2. Personal Data Collection and Purpose Specification We collect personal data that is necessary for the performance of our functions as an educational institution. This includes, but is not limited to:

   • Personal details (e.g., name, date of birth, personal contact details)

   • Educational and professional background information (e.g., qualifications, previous institutions attended)

   • Information about your interactions with our services and facilities

   • Financial information (e.g., for tuition payment processing)

   • Other data relevant to student support services

   We process this information for purposes such as:

   • Admission and registration

   • Delivery of education and support services

   • Maintaining academic and administrative records

   • Compliance with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing The processing of your personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, compliance with our legal obligations, the protection of your vital interests, or for the performance of tasks carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure Personal data may be disclosed to third parties where necessary for the purposes of our processing as outlined above, including:

   • External examining bodies

   • Regulatory authorities

   • Third-party service providers

   • Law enforcement agencies, where required by law

   All third parties are carefully vetted and required to keep your data secure and to use it only to fulfil their service obligations.

5. Data Security and Retention LIC implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of your personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

6. Your Rights Under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts, you have several rights, including:

   • The right to access the personal data we hold about you

   • The right to request rectification of any inaccurate data about you

   • The right to request erasure of personal data (subject to conditions)

   • The right to restrict or object to our data processing

   • The right to data portability

   Requests to exercise your rights should be directed to our Data Protection Officer at [dpo@longfordcollege.com].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. Detailed information about our use of these technologies is available in our Cookie Policy.

8. Changes to This Statement Longford International College may update this Data Protection Statement from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised statement on our website.

9. Contact Us For any further questions or concerns about your data protection, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [dpo@longfordcollege.com].