This privacy notice explains how personal data is collected, used, and shared by Language for Fun Ltd and by independent businesses trading under licence from Language for Fun Ltd.
Depending on the circumstances, Language for Fun Ltd and individual Language for Fun franchisees may act as separate data controllers or as joint data controllers in relation to your personal data.
Each party is responsible for complying with UK data protection law in respect of the personal data it controls.
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
We collect personal data when you:
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
Personal data may be shared between Language for Fun Ltd and one or more Language for Fun franchisees where necessary for the purposes set out above.
For example, if you submit an enquiry to a local Language for Fun centre that is unable to assist you, your enquiry and relevant personal data may be passed to a neighbouring or alternative Language for Fun centre in order to respond to your request.
Where a Language for Fun franchisee ceases to operate a local centre and a new franchisee is appointed to operate that centre, relevant personal data contained within enquiry and customer databases may be shared with the incoming franchisee. This is to ensure continuity of service, respond to outstanding or future enquiries, and support the ongoing operation of Language for Fun services in that area. Only personal data that is necessary for these purposes will be shared, and it will continue to be processed in accordance with this privacy notice and applicable data protection law.
Personal data is only shared where it is necessary, relevant, and proportionate.
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
In certain circumstances, Language for Fun Ltd and Language for Fun franchisees may act as joint data controllers, particularly in relation to enquiries, bookings, and shared systems.
Where this applies, responsibilities for compliance with UK GDPR are allocated between the parties under a joint controller arrangement. You may exercise your data protection rights against either controller.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and accounting requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and the services provided.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
To exercise your rights, please contact Language for Fun Ltd or the relevant Language for Fun franchisee using the contact details above.
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
If you have concerns about how your personal data is handled, you may contact us directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website.