Last updated: 9 October 2025

Donegan Education Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “DEC”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us — whether through our website, by email, phone, or in person.

We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Donegan Education Consulting
Website: www.doneganeducationconsulting.com
Email: enquiries@doneganeducationconsulting.com
Phone: +44 (0)7927 477110
Registered in England and Wales (sole proprietorship of Clement Donegan FRSA FCMI).

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us or that we receive through legitimate professional engagement. This may include:

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
   
• Job title, organisation, or school (if applicable)
   

• Details relevant to school placements, consultancy projects, or training services
   
• Information about pupils, students, or staff (only where necessary and lawful)
   

• Payment or invoice details for consultancy or placement services
   

• IP address, browser type, and site usage statistics (via analytics tools)
   

We do not collect or store special category data (e.g., health, ethnicity, religion) unless it is strictly necessary for the purpose of providing professional advice and only with explicit consent.

We process personal data to:

• Provide consultancy, placement, or advisory services
   
• Communicate with clients, schools, and partners
   
• Maintain business and financial records
   
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations (e.g., safeguarding requirements)
   
• Improve our website, services, and communications
   

We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases for processing:

• Contractual necessity – to deliver our services to you
   
• Legitimate interest – for administrative and business efficiency
   
• Consent – where you have opted in to receive updates or communications
   
• Legal obligation – where we are required to share data for compliance or safeguarding purposes
   

Your data is stored securely in encrypted, password-protected systems.
We use reputable, GDPR-compliant service providers for data storage, email, and payment processing.
Access is limited to authorised personnel only, and all reasonable steps are taken to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law (typically 6 years for business records).

We will never sell your data.
We may share limited personal data with:

• Partner schools, colleges, or service providers (only with your consent)
   
• Professional advisers, accountants, or legal representatives where necessary
   
• Regulatory or safeguarding authorities, if required by law
   

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with the UK GDPR.

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the UK.
If data transfer is required (e.g., when liaising with international schools or relocation partners), we ensure that appropriate safeguards and data protection measures are in place.

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data (a “subject access request”)
   
• Request correction of inaccurate data
   
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) where legally applicable
   
• Object to or restrict processing
   
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
   

To exercise these rights, please contact:
📧 enquiries@doneganeducationconsulting.com

We aim to respond to all valid requests within one month.

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Our website may include links to external sites (e.g., partner schools or organisations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified by email.
The latest version will always be available at www.doneganeducationconsulting.com/privacy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Data Controller:
Clement Donegan FRSA FCMI
Donegan Education Consulting
📧 enquiries@doneganeducationconsulting.com
📞 +44 (0)7927 477110

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113