Data Protection
Policy
Introduction
At Windfarm Training, we take your privacy and data protection seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We
Are
Contact
Windfarm Training is a provider of specialist training for the wind energy sector. Our registered address is:
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If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
Email: info@windfarmtraining.co.uk
What Information
We Collect
Data Collection
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact details (e.g. name, email address, phone number)
Training and certification records
Employment and company details (if applicable)
Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, access logs)
Payment information (for course bookings)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process course registrations and manage bookings
Issue certificates and maintain training records
Provide customer support and respond to enquiries
Send service-related communications
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Improve our services and website experience
We will never sell your data to third parties.
Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases to process your data:
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Contractual obligation: To deliver our training services
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Legal obligation: To retain records for compliance purposes
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Consent: For marketing and newsletter subscriptions
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Legitimate interest: To improve our services and website
How We Store and Protect Your Data
Data Protection
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Your data is stored securely on encrypted servers located in the UK and the EEA. We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
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We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for legal or reporting requirements.
Your Data
Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
Object to processing or request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@windfarmtraining.co.uk
Sharing Your
Data
We may share your data with:
Awarding bodies or training partners (to issue certificates)
Payment processors (for course transactions)
IT service providers (for secure system operation)
All third parties are contractually bound to handle your data in accordance with UK GDPR.
Cookies and
Tracking
Cookies
We use cookies on our website to enhance user experience and collect anonymous analytics. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Changes to
This Policy
Updates
We may update this Data Protection Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email.
Last updated: 29/04/2025