1 Who we are
Last updated: 18 June 2025
AI for Global Education (“AIGE”, “we”, “our”) is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (1213764).
Contact: info@aiforglobaleducation.org
2 · What personal data we collect and why
Data | Purpose | Lawful basis (UK GDPR Art. 6) |
Retention period |
---|---|---|---|
Name, email, role & institution (forms, bookings, newsletter) | Course enrolment, sending resources & updates | Consent (Art 6 (1)(a)) | Until you withdraw consent or 24 months after last interaction |
Comments + IP address | Display comments & detect spam | Legitimate interests (Art 6 (1)(f)) | Indefinitely, unless removed on request |
Login credentials (optional account) | Secure access to member resources | Contract (Art 6 (1)(b)) | For the life of the account |
Payment details (processed by Stripe) | Handling donations / course fees | Contract; card data held by Stripe | Per Stripe’s PCI-DSS policy |
Analytics data (anonymised cookies) | Improve site performance & content | Legitimate interests | 14 months |
We never sell your information and collect only what is necessary for our educational purpose.
3 · Cookies & tracking
Essential cookies keep the site running (session, CSRF). Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4, IP-anonymised) help us understand traffic; you can opt out via the cookie banner. A full cookie list is published on our Cookie Policy page.
4 · Uploads & embedded media
Please strip EXIF/GPS data before uploading images. Posts may embed YouTube, SlideShare or similar content. Those platforms may set their own cookies and collect usage data per their privacy policies.
5 · Gravatar
If you comment using WordPress, an anonymised hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar (Automattic Inc., USA). See the Automattic Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your avatar is public.
6 · Third-party processors
- Stripe – payment processing (EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
- Google LLC – Analytics & Workspace email/storage (EU-US DPF)
- Mailerlite – mailing-list management (EU servers)
All processors act only on our instructions and offer UK GDPR-equivalent protection.
7 · International transfers
Where data is processed outside the UK/EEA (e.g., Stripe US), we rely on an adequacy decision (EU-US DPF) or the UK Addendum to EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
8 · Your rights
You may at any time:
- Request access to the personal data we hold on you;
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Erase data no longer needed (right to be forgotten);
- Restrict or object to processing;
- Receive a portable copy of your data;
- Withdraw consent for marketing.
Email info@aiforglobaleducation.org. We will respond within 30 days.
9 · Data security
We employ SSL/TLS encryption, strict access controls, regular vulnerability scans and encrypted cloud storage. Only vetted trustees or staff can access personal data under confidentiality agreements.
10 · Data retention & deletion
Data is reviewed annually and securely deleted or anonymised when no longer needed for our charitable purposes, legal obligations or accounting (max 7 years for financial records).
11 · Changes to this policy
Substantive updates will be announced on this page and, where appropriate, emailed to registered users.
Questions? – Contact us at info@aiforglobaleducation.org.