Last updated 23rd March 2026 

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1. Introduction

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Verdara VA respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use and store your personal information when you visit our website or get in touch with us.

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2. The information we collect

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We may collect the following personal information when you contact us through our website:

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• Name

• Email address

• Information you provide about your course or enquiry

• Stage of course development

• Services you are interested in

• Any additional information you choose to include in your message

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3. How we use your information

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We use your personal information to:

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• Respond to your enquiry

• Understand your needs

• Provide information about our services

• Communicate with you about potential work together

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4. Our lawful basis for using your information

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Under UK data protection law, our lawful basis for collecting and using your personal information is:

Legitimate interests – it is necessary for us to process your information in order to respond to your enquiry and provide information about our services.

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5. How we collect your information

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We collect personal information directly from you when you:

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• Submit a contact form on our website

• Contact us via email

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6. How long we keep your information

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We keep personal information only for as long as necessary.

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• Enquiry data is typically retained for up to 12 months

• If you become a client, your information may be retained for longer to meet legal, contractual or accounting obligations

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7. Sharing your information

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We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

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• Website hosting providers (e.g. Wix)

• Email providers

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These providers only process your information as necessary to provide their services.

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8. International data transfers

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Some of the third-party services we use may process personal information outside of the UK.

Where this happens, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in line with UK data protection laws.

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9. Your data protection rights

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Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

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• The right to access the personal information we hold about you

• The right to request correction of inaccurate information

• The right to request deletion of your information

• The right to object to or restrict how your information is used

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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10. Contact details

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If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your information is used, you can contact:

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Verdara VA
Email: hello[at]verdarava[dot]com

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11. How to complain

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If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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