Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22/01/2025

  1. Introduction

The Global Research Excellence Academy (GREA) LTD is committed to protecting the privacy of its users and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.thegrea.org and use our services.

📌 By using our website, you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data as outlined in this policy.

  1. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

🔹 Information You Provide Directly

✅ Account Information – When you register, we collect your name, email, phone number, and password.
 ✅ Payment Details – Payments are securely processed via Stripe or Wise. GREA does not store payment card details.
 ✅ Inquiries & Contact Forms – If you contact us, we collect your email address and message content.

🔹 Information Collected Automatically

✅ Cookies & Tracking Data – We collect IP addresses, browser types, and device details via cookies.
 ✅ Analytics Data – We use Google Analytics to analyze website performance.

📌 Users can disable cookies through browser settings.

  1. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

✅ To Provide Services – Processing payments, course enrollments, and mentorship services.
 ✅ To Improve Website Performance – Using analytics to optimize user experience.
 ✅ For Marketing & Communication – Sending updates, offers, and newsletters (with user consent).
 ✅ For Legal Compliance – Ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and other regulations.

📌 We do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising purposes.

  1. Data Retention & Security

✅ Personal data is stored securely using encryption and access controls.
 ✅ We retain user data only as long as necessary for legal and business purposes.
 ✅ Account and transaction records are kept for 6 years (as per UK tax laws).
 ✅ Inactive accounts are deleted after 2 years.

📌 If users request deletion of their data, it will be removed unless legally required to retain it.

  1. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data in limited cases:

✅ With Service Providers – Payment processors (Stripe, Wise), cloud storage, and security services.
 ✅ With Legal Authorities – If required to comply with UK regulations.
 ✅ With Business Partners – If you enroll in partner programs (with consent).

📌 All third parties comply with UK GDPR regulations.

  1. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a user, you have the right to:

✅ Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
 ✅ Correction – Request updates to incorrect data.
 ✅ Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request removal of personal data.
 ✅ Restriction of Processing – Limit how we use your data.
 ✅ Objection – Opt out of direct marketing and automated processing.
 ✅ Data Portability – Transfer your data to another provider upon request.

📌 To exercise your rights, contact us at info@thegrea.org.

  1. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

✅ Enhance website functionality.
 ✅ Analyze visitor behavior.
 ✅ Personalize user experience.

📌 Users can manage cookies via browser settings or the Cookie Preferences Page.

  1. Data Transfers Outside the UK

If data is processed outside the UK (e.g., cloud services), we ensure:

✅ Adequate safeguards are in place.
 ✅ EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are followed.
 ✅ Data protection agreements with third-party providers.

📌 Your data is protected regardless of location.

  1. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Users will be notified of any major changes.

📌 Last updated: 22/01/2025

  1. Contact Information

📍 Headquarters:
 The Global Research Excellence Academy (GREA) Ltd
 Bradford Court Business Centre
 123-131 Bradford Street
 Birmingham B12 0NS, United Kingdom
 📞 +44 7403 680450
 📩 Email: info@thegrea.org

🌍 Website: www.thegrea.org

📍 MENA Regional Office:
 BeDigital Academy
 Heliopolis Sporting Club (HSC), Gate 3 – Club House
 El Shorouk City, 11837, Egypt
 📞 +2 01005211444