Privacy Policy
Aspire Counselling Academy
Website: www.aspirecounsellingacademy.co.uk
Last Updated: 15/3/26
1. Who We Are
Aspire Counselling Academy is an online training provider offering CPD courses for counsellors and related professionals.
For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of your personal data.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
Name
Email address
Billing and payment information
Course enrolment and progress data
Communications you send to us
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide access to courses
Process payments
Communicate with you about your course
Improve our services
Send relevant updates or marketing (only where consent is given)
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
Contract – to provide the course you purchased
Legitimate Interests – to improve our services
Consent – for marketing communications
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:
Thinkific (course platform provider)
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Email service providers
We do not sell your personal data.
6. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
You can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
8. Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyse website usage
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services (such as Thinkific and payment providers) which may collect and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Aspire Counselling Academy
Website: www.aspirecounsellingacademy.co.uk
Email: [email protected]