Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17/03/2026

The British School of Outdoor Education (BSOE) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

1. Who We Are

British School of Outdoor Education (BSOE) provides training, certification programs, and educational services in areas including HR, business, digital skills, employability, and personal development.

2. What Information We Collect

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

Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
Professional information (job role, organisation)
Course enrolment and learning data
Payment and billing information
Website usage data (cookies, analytics, IP address)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide and manage our courses and services
Process payments and registrations
Communicate with you about your learning and enquiries
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Send relevant updates, offers, and educational content (you can opt out at any time)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Your consent
Performance of a contract (course enrolment)
Legal obligations
Legitimate business interests

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties such as:

Payment processors
Learning platforms and technology providers
Email and communication tools
Legal or regulatory authorities where required

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

British School of Outdoor Education
Email: john@bsoedu.org
Website: https://bsoedu.org