MONTESINOS MCGUIGAN EDUCATION CONSULTING

Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 17th August 2026

ICO Registration Number: ZC206650

1. About Us

Montesinos McGuigan Education Consulting ("MMEC", "we", "us" or "our") provides educational consultancy services to families seeking educational opportunities in the United Kingdom.

Data Controller:
Montesinos McGuigan Education Consulting

Address: 1 Sweetentree Way, Lower Cambourne, Cambridge, CB236FH

Email: info@mmeduconsulting.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information relating to:

Parents and Guardians

• Names

• Addresses

• Telephone numbers

• Email addresses

• Billing information

• Relationship to the Student

Students

• Name

• Date of birth

• Nationality

• Passport details

• Contact information

• School reports

• Academic records

• References

• Examination results

• Personal statements

• Interview notes

Special Category Data

Where relevant to educational applications, we may collect:

• Medical information

• SEND information

• Accessibility requirements

• Dietary requirements

• Safeguarding information

We may receive personal information from parents, schools, educational institutions, referees, examination providers and other organisations involved in the student's educational application where this is necessary to provide our services.

We only collect such information where necessary to provide our services or where required by educational institutions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Assess educational requirements

• Recommend suitable schools and programmes

• Prepare and submit applications

• Communicate with schools and educational providers

• Arrange interviews and assessments

• Provide admissions guidance

• Respond to enquiries

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Our Lawful Basis

Under UK GDPR, we process personal information because:

Contract

Processing is necessary to provide educational consultancy services requested by the Client.

Legitimate Interests

Processing is necessary for the operation and improvement of our business and services.

Consent

Certain information may be processed based on consent, particularly where sensitive personal information is involved.

Legal Obligations

We may process information where required by law.

5. Sharing Information

We may share information with:

• Schools and colleges

• Summer schools

• Educational programme providers

• Examination providers

• Guardianship organisations

• Accommodation providers

• Transport providers

• Professional advisers

• Insurers

• Regulatory authorities where required by law

We only share information reasonably necessary for the purposes of providing our services.

6. International Transfers

Because we work with families based outside the United Kingdom, personal information may be transferred internationally.

Where personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, which may include: (a) transferring to a country that the UK Government has determined provides an adequate level of data protection; (b) using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the Information Commissioner; or (c) obtaining the explicit consent of the data subject, where appropriate.

7. Keeping Your Information Secure

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:

• Unauthorised access

• Loss

• Misuse

• Disclosure

• Alteration

However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services

• Meet legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Maintain business records

In most cases, client files will be retained for up to six years after the conclusion of our services, unless a longer period is required by law.

9. Children's Information

As our services involve children and young people, we take particular care when handling student information.

Parents or legal guardians are normally responsible for providing consent and instructions relating to the processing of a child's personal information.

10. Your Rights

Subject to UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of information

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request transfer of information

• Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon

Requests should be made in writing to:

Email: info@mmeduconsulting.com

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process personal information, please contact us first.

You also have the right to complain to:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

12. Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time.

The latest version will be available on our website and provided on request.