Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3rd December 2025
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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and contact form.
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1. Who We Are
The Gambia Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates this website and is responsible for the personal information you provide.
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2. What Information We Collect
When you submit a contact form, we collect:
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Full Name
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Email Address
Any additional information you provide in your message
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We do not collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided by you.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We only use your information to:
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Respond to your enquiry
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Provide information or support
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Maintain basic records of communications
We do not use your information for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.
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4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your information under:
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Legitimate Interests — to respond to enquiries
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Consent — if you choose to receive marketing emails
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5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely and kept only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for.
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information.
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6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.
We will only share data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
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7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion
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Withdraw consent (for marketing)
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Object to processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@thegambiaacademy.org
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8. Links to Other Websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our site.
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9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Continued use of the website means you accept the updated terms.
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10. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your data, contact:
The Gambia Academy