TATTEL International Talent Community Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 09/08/2025
Last Updated: 09/08/2025
TATTEL (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our community members, experts, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you join and participate in the TATTEL International Talent Community (“the Community”).
1. Who We Are
TATTEL is a UK-based organisation that supports international students and professionals in their academic, career, and personal development journey in the UK.
Our registered business address is: [Insert Address]
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
📧 privacy@tattel.co.uk
2. What Data We Collect
When you join or interact with our Community, we may collect the following information:
A. Information you provide directly:
- Full name
- Email address
- Contact details (phone number, social handles – if you choose to share)
- Profile photo and biography
- Education and professional background
- Visa/immigration status (only if relevant for services)
- Payment information (for premium services)
- Questions and posts you share in the Community
B. Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Device type and browser information
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, actions taken in the Community)
C. Information from third parties:
- Payment processors (to confirm transactions)
- Event partners (e.g., webinar attendance data)
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data to:
- Provide Community access – to manage your account and membership.
- Connect you with experts – to facilitate bookings, questions, and premium sessions.
- Improve services – to monitor engagement, run surveys, and enhance user experience.
- Send updates and marketing – to inform you of events, offers, and opportunities.
- Ensure safety – to moderate discussions and enforce Community guidelines.
- Comply with legal obligations – as required under UK law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, our lawful bases include:
- Consent – when you sign up or opt-in for marketing.
- Contract – to provide the services you have requested.
- Legitimate Interests – to maintain a safe and useful community platform.
- Legal Obligation – to meet regulatory or law enforcement requirements.
5. Sharing Your Data
We will never sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:
- Community experts and mentors (only if you book or request to connect)
- Payment processors (for transactions)
- Event partners and guest speakers (if you register for their sessions)
- Service providers who help us operate the Community (e.g., hosting, CRM)
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities (where legally required)
6. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal requirements.
When you leave the Community, we may retain anonymised engagement data for analytics purposes, but personal identifiers will be removed.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, email privacy@tattel.co.uk.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Community may contain links to other websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Community is not intended for individuals under the age of 16 without parental consent.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are significant, we will notify you via email or through the Community platform.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 privacy@tattel.co.uk