Last updated: September 2026
Our Commitment to GDPR
Shortfern is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines how we comply with GDPR requirements.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our educational services
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
- Legitimate interests: For improving our services and business operations
- Legal obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws
Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Duration of your enrollment in our programmes
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Legitimate business purposes such as record-keeping
Data Protection Officer
For questions regarding GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, you may contact our data protection team at [email protected].
International Data Transfers
We primarily process data within the United Kingdom and European Economic Area. If we transfer data outside these regions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Automated Decision Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects on individuals.
Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.
Updates to This Statement
We may update this GDPR compliance statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated to you.