Why do we have a privacy policy?

Major Training is committed to privacy for everyone who accesses the site. Under the Data Protection Acts of 1984 and 1998, we must comply with certain regulations that are designed to ensure that any data you provide to us is processed with due care and attention.

What sort of data do we collect?

Major Training collects only collects data about you to help in the course booking and delivery process. This data consists of information such as your name, address, e-mail address.  Where payment is required by credit or debit card, we only hold financial information to allow us to process your booking(s) and to keep accurate financial records to comply with UK law for Tax and Audit purposes.  Sensitive data such as account numbers and Security card details are destroyed immediately after the transaction is made.

Why do we process this personal data?

We process this personal data e.g. email addresses to allow us to offer further training opportunities. We may also use data collected in the aggregate to help us to understand our users as a group so that we can provide you with a better service.

Why do we collect and process sensitive personal data?

We collect and process sensitive personal data only so far as is necessary to ensure we conform with legal requirements, for example under the equality of opportunity laws. By using this website and by registering your details with us, you consent to us collecting and processing sensitive personal data supplied by you and disclosing this information to prospective employers and clients in connection with the recruitment process.

Do we pass data to third parties?

Where necessary we may pass data to third parties that help us to process data and to prospective or intended employers or customers for the purpose of recruitment. We may also share aggregate information with selected third parties but we do not disclose individual names or any identifying information.

How is this data safeguarded?

The security of your data is extremely important to us. Access to your personal data is only provided to our staff and third parties who help us to process data and, in order to help with the recruitment process, to prospective employers or customers.

How do we let you know if our policy changes?

Any policy changes, either due to business reasons or future changes in legislation, will be posted on this page and, if substantial, may be promoted on the website or through e-mail notification.

What are 'cookies' and why do we use them?

'Cookies' are ways of saving a small amount of personal information. We may use cookies to save your user name and details about what type of training you are looking for. This allows easy access to our site, with recommendations that are relevant to you. If your computer is shared by other people, we advise that you select the 'Don't remember my details' if prompted if and when you sign out of your account. This will remove all details from the cookie.

How do you remove your name from the database?

If you would like to be removed from any of our distribution or mailing lists, please call or email us with your contact details e.g. if you have multiple email addresses, and we will remove you from our database.