We collect different types of personal data about you, depending on the nature of your relationship with Atlantic Education. Depending on the nature of your relationship with us and the way in which you interact with our organisation, we collect the following categories of personal data, for the specific purposes detailed below.
Our Clients (University Applicants)
In providing our expert services to you in connection to your academic application with educational institutions, we collect the following information about you: Full Name, Date of Birth, Email, Telephone, Location, Postal Address (and proof thereof), Nationality, National Insurance Status/Number, Residency Status, Employment Status, Civil Status, Educational Background, Student Loan Status, Photo Identification (Passport, National Identity Card and/or Driving Licence), Academic Certificate(s) and/or Diploma(s), Personal Statement, Reference Letters, Professional Resume, and any other information that you specifically choose to provide us with through any free textboxes available at any stage of the application process.
Additionally, we also process sensitive personal data about you for the purposes of assisting our clients decide the most appropriate type of financing that they are eligible for, based on their individual circumstances to secure funding for their academic education. This sensitive personal data includes ethnical origin, health data such as disabilities, and marital status.
Where you specifically give us permission to do so, we will additionally use your Name, Email, Telephone, and/or Postal Address to keep you informed about our company and services. You can opt-out of our marketing communications at any time by using the ‘Unsubscribe’ facilities provided as part of our digital marketing campaigns or emailing us about unsubscribing from receiving further marketing communications from us.
We also process video images captured by Closed-Circuit Television (CCT) monitoring system installed at our business premises for crime prevention and ensuring the safety of all individuals who visit us in person.
Recruitment Candidates
If you are a recruitment candidate applying for employment with us, whether directly or through a third party recruitment platform or agency, we collect the following information about you to facilitate a fair recruitment process by adequately evaluating all factors relevant to your candidacy and communicating the outcome of your application: Full Name, Address, E-mail, Telephone, Employment History, Academic Education, Professional Qualifications, Certifications, and/or Awards, Professional Skills, Reference Information, Salary Expectations, Work Permit/Visa Requirements, and any additional information that you feel may be relevant to your candidacy and choose to provide to us.
Additionally, we will also collect a copy of your national identity card and/or passport and/or proof of (pre-)settlement status, and proof of address such as a utility bill, for example, in order to verify your legal right to reside and work in the United Kingdom.
When providing names and contact information of third-party references in connection with applying for a position with Atlantic, you represent that you have obtained permission from your references to provide us with their personal information. Any providers we engage during the screening process will be vetted to ensure they have the appropriate privacy and security practices in place.
If you do not provide us with all the requested information, we may not be able to consider your job application.
Business Partners & Vendors
When we have, or are developing a business relationship with you, we collect contact business information, such as: Full Name, Job Titles, Contact Information including Email and Telephone, as well as areas of business interest and potential synergies for future projects.
When receiving or providing services, we also collect payment information, conflict checks and credit reference information (including background checks when appropriate and according to local laws).
If you do not provide us with the information required, we may not be able to do business with you.
Members of General Public
We also collect personal data about members of the general public who interact with us through our ‘Contact Us’ web form, including Full Name, Telephone, and Email, in order to adequately and effectively respond to enquiries regarding our suite of services and expertise.