Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
Pacemaker Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This notice applies to personal data we collect from you when you visit our website, contact us, book or attend a training course, or otherwise engage with our services.
2. Who We Are
Data Controller: Pacemaker Academy
Email: info@pacemakeracademy.co.uk
Telephone: 07535652508
If you have any questions about this notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details above.
3. The Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Identity data (e.g. name, job title, employer or organisation)
Contact data (e.g. email address, telephone number)
Professional information (e.g. clinical role, workplace, professional registration number where relevant)
Training and course data (e.g. course bookings, attendance, assessment outcomes, certification status)
Payment and billing information
Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, website usage data)
Communications and correspondence with us
We do not routinely collect special category data. Where this is required (for example, to support reasonable adjustments or accessibility needs), we will only collect it where necessary and with an appropriate lawful basis.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
Deliver and administer life support and clinical training courses
Process course bookings, payments, and issue certificates
Communicate with you about courses, updates, or enquiries
Maintain accurate training and certification records
Improve our courses, services, and website
Meet legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contract – where processing is necessary to provide a booked course or service
Legal obligation – where required to meet legal or regulatory requirements
Legitimate interests – for administration, service improvement, and quality assurance
Consent – where required, such as for marketing communications
You may withdraw your consent at any time where consent is relied upon.
6. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with:
Third-party service providers supporting our operations (e.g. booking systems, certificate platforms, payment processors, IT services)
Professional or regulatory bodies where required
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to handle personal data securely and in accordance with data protection legislation. Pacemaker Academy will never sell your personal info to third parties.
7. Data Storage and Security
Pacemaker Academy takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Personal data is stored securely and only accessible to authorised individuals who require it to perform their role.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice, including legal, regulatory, and professional record-keeping requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and the training provided.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure of your personal data (where applicable)
Request restriction of processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk
10. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Further details can be found in our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website and, where appropriate, communicated to you.