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Privacy Policy – National CPD Body

Effective Date: 25 September 2025
The National CPD Body (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors, learners, and partners who use our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Protection Registration

The National CPD Body is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a Data Controller. Our ICO Registration Number is: ZB947135

2. Information We Collect

- Personal details you provide (e.g., name, email, contact number, professional details).
- Usage data such as pages visited, resources accessed, and time spent on the website.
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
- Provide access to CPD courses, resources, and events.
- Process registrations, applications, or payments (where applicable).
- Communicate updates, confirmations, and relevant educational information.
- Ensure website security and proper functioning.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not sell or trade your personal information.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following grounds under UK GDPR:
- Contractual necessity.
- Legal obligation.
- Legitimate interests.
- Consent (for optional updates, newsletters, or surveys).

5. Sharing Your Information

Your information may be shared with:
- Accredited training providers (for course delivery).
- Professional bodies or regulators (for certification/compliance).
- Service providers who support IT, hosting, and payment systems (under strict confidentiality agreements).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@nationalcpd.co.uk

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are essential for the site to work, while others are used only with your consent to help us improve services. Where cookies involve personal data, this will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy. For more detail, see our separate Cookie Policy.