Effective Date: January 2024
Last Updated: July 2025
At Apex Student Recruits, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Full name
- Email address and phone number
- Home address
- Date of birth
- Academic history and qualifications
- Application-related documents (e.g., personal statements, CVs)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Assist with university and course applications
- Provide personalised educational advice and support
- Guide you through Student Finance England applications
(We do not collect or store your financial details)
- Communicate important updates and deadlines
- Improve the quality and efficiency of our services
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you voluntarily provide information for specific purposes
- Contract – to deliver services you have requested from us
- Legal obligation – when required to comply with legal responsibilities
4. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Our typical retention periods are:
- Application-related data: 1–2 years after the completion of services or your last interaction
- Personal statements, CVs, and documents: 6–12 months
- Contact details and communications: Up to 2 years
You may request the deletion of your data at any time.
5. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us:
📧 admin@apexstudentrecruits.co.uk
6. Data Security
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure it against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss or theft
- Misuse or disclosure
7. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website and marked with the updated date above.