Privacy Policy
Last Reviewed December 2024
At Lektio, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website and use our e-portfolio solutions. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to the website located at www.lektio.co.uk
(the "Website") and any related services we offer.
By using our Website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and other information necessary to create or manage your account.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and duration of your visit.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your user experience, analyse trends, and gather demographic information. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
Customer Data: If you use our e-portfolio platform, we may collect and store information related to your educational content, including documents, assignments, and other materials uploaded by you or your educational institution.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To provide, maintain, and improve our e-portfolio services.
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To personalise your experience on our Website and tailor our offerings to your needs.
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To communicate with you, including sending important updates or support information related to our services.
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To monitor and analyse usage patterns to improve our Website and services.
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To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
4. Sharing Your Information
We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who help us operate and improve our services, such as cloud storage providers or email communication platforms. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena or other legal processes.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement a variety of technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or for as long as required by law. If you no longer wish to use our services, you can request the deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@lektio.co.uk.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Website. They help us remember your preferences and analyze how our Website is being used. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit some features of the Website.
For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. International Data Transfers
As Lektio is based in the UK, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer your personal data to countries outside the EEA, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that data as soon as possible.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will take effect as of the date indicated at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Lektio
Email: info@lektio.co.uk