Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 July 2026
Last Updated: 1 July 2026

  1. Introduction

Career Launch Consultants Limited (“Career Launch”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting personal data and complying with applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom, including:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (“PECR”)
  • Guidance issued by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data when individuals:

  • Visit our website
  • Contact us
  • Submit enquiries or applications
  • Engage with our advertising campaigns
  • Use our educational consultancy services
  • Communicate with us as students, parents, business partners, universities, agents, or stakeholders

By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

  1. Company Information

Company Name: Career Launch Consultants Limited
Company Number: 14953553

Registered Office:
101 Commercial Road
Duru House
London
England
E1 1RD

Email: info@unicareer.co.uk
Phone: 020 3996 3237
Website: https://unicareer.co.uk

  1. Scope Of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Students and applicants
  • Parents or guardians
  • Business partners and referral partners
  • University representatives
  • Clients and service users
  • Individuals interacting with our advertising or social media content

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be linked from our website.

  1. Information We May Collect

We may collect, store, and process the following categories of personal data where necessary and lawful:

Student & Applicant Data

  • Full name
  • Contact details
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality and residency status
  • Educational history and qualifications
  • Employment history
  • Course interests and study preferences
  • Student finance eligibility information
  • Identification documents where required
  • Visa or immigration-related information
  • Communications and correspondence

Business & Partner Data

  • Business contact details
  • Company information
  • Position or job title
  • Contractual and billing information
  • Communications and records relating to partnerships

Technical & Website Data

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Website usage data
  • Cookies and analytics information
  • Referral and advertising source data

Marketing & Advertising Data

  • Lead form submissions
  • Advertising engagement data
  • Marketing preferences
  • Social media interactions
  • Conversion tracking information

We only collect personal data reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes, legal compliance, or contractual obligations.

  1. How We Collect Information

Personal data may be collected:

  • Directly from individuals
  • Through website forms and applications
  • Through telephone, email, or messaging communications
  • Via advertising campaigns and social media platforms
  • Through cookies and analytics technologies
  • From universities, education partners, or authorised third parties
  • Through referrals or partnership arrangements

Individuals are responsible for ensuring that information provided to us is accurate and up to date.

  1. Lawful Basis For Processing

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR, including:

  • Consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests

Where consent is relied upon, consent may be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing.

  1. How We Use Personal Data

We may use personal data for legitimate business purposes including:

  • Processing university and course applications
  • Providing education consultancy services
  • Assessing eligibility for courses or funding
  • Managing enquiries and communications
  • Delivering customer support
  • Improving website functionality and services
  • Monitoring and analysing advertising performance
  • Fraud prevention and security monitoring
  • Regulatory and legal compliance
  • Business administration and operational management
  • Marketing and promotional communications where permitted by law

We reserve the right to process personal data where necessary to protect our legitimate business interests, comply with legal obligations, establish or defend legal claims, or prevent misuse of our services.

  1. Advertising, Analytics & Tracking Technologies

We may use advertising and analytics services provided by third-party platforms including:

  • Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
  • TikTok
  • Google
  • Analytics and CRM providers

These services may use cookies, pixels, SDKs, tags, or similar technologies to:

  • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Track conversions and lead generation
  • Improve user experience
  • Detect fraud or abuse
  • Deliver relevant advertising content

Where legally required, consent will be requested before non-essential cookies or tracking technologies are activated.

Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or cookie consent tools.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, systems, or policies of third-party advertising platforms.

  1. Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, we may contact individuals regarding:

  • Educational opportunities
  • University admissions
  • Courses and funding
  • Events and webinars
  • Business opportunities and partnerships

Individuals may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

  • Using unsubscribe links
  • Contacting us directly
  • Updating communication preferences

We reserve the right to send non-marketing communications necessary for administrative, legal, contractual, or service-related purposes.

  1. Sharing Personal Data

We may share personal data where reasonably necessary with:

  • Universities and education providers
  • Awarding bodies
  • Student finance organisations
  • Professional advisers
  • IT, hosting, CRM, and communication providers
  • Advertising and analytics partners
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Courts, tribunals, or legal representatives

We may disclose personal data:

  • Where required by law
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our legal rights or interests
  • To prevent fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity
  • In connection with business restructuring, sale, or transfer

Third parties processing data on our behalf are expected to implement appropriate security and confidentiality measures.

  1. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

However, international data transfers may involve jurisdictions with different legal protections, and users acknowledge such risks where applicable.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for:

  • Service delivery
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Record keeping
  • Fraud prevention
  • Business operations
  • Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal obligations.

We reserve the right to retain relevant information where necessary to protect our legal or business interests.

  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

Despite our efforts, no internet-based system or electronic storage method can be guaranteed completely secure. Users provide information at their own risk.

  1. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate information
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of their communications
  • Ensuring submitted documents are lawful and authentic
  • Informing us of changes to relevant information

Users must not submit unlawful, false, misleading, or unauthorised information through our website or services.

  1. Automated Decision-Making

We do not intentionally rely solely on automated decision-making processes that produce legal or similarly significant effects without human involvement.

  1. Third-Party Websites & Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms.

We do not control and are not responsible for:

  • Third-party content
  • Security practices
  • Privacy policies
  • Cookies or tracking technologies
  • Data handling activities

Users should review the policies of third-party websites separately before providing personal data.

  1. Children & Young Persons

Our services are generally intended for individuals aged 18 and over.

Where services involve individuals under 18, parental or guardian involvement may be required where appropriate or legally necessary.

We do not knowingly collect personal data unlawfully from children.

  1. Limitation Of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • We make no guarantees regarding uninterrupted or error-free operation of our website or services.
  • We are not responsible for losses arising from unauthorised access, cyber incidents, third-party failures, or events beyond our reasonable control.
  • Users acknowledge that transmission of information over the internet carries inherent security risks.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy excludes liability where such exclusion is unlawful under applicable UK law.

  1. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request portability of certain data
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

Requests may be subject to identity verification and applicable legal exemptions.

Requests should be sent to:
info@unicareer.co.uk

  1. Complaints

If you believe your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk

We encourage individuals to contact us first to allow us an opportunity to resolve concerns.

  1. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend, update, or replace this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice where necessary for:

  • Legal compliance
  • Operational changes
  • Service updates
  • Regulatory requirements

The latest version will always be published on our website.

Continued use of our website or services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

  1. Contact Us

Career Launch Consultants Limited
101 Commercial Road
Duru House
London
England
E1 1RD

Phone: 020 3996 3237
Email: info@unicareer.co.uk
Website: https://unicareer.co.uk