Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st March 2026
Company Name: JCA Creative Ltd t/a CllimberTM
Registered Address: Dukes Court, Bognor Road, Chichester, England, PO19 8FX, UK
Company Number: 03982394
For Data Protection Enquiries: Contact us using the online form at Cllimber.com.
1.Introduction
By using our website, platform, or services (collectively, the “Platform”), you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy
2.Who We Are
3.1 Personal Identifiers
- Full name
- Email address
- Username and password
- Contact details (e.g., phone number, address – if applicable)
3.2 Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Time zone setting and location
- Platform usage data and logs
3.3 Learning and Usage Data
- Courses enrolled and completed
- Progress tracking
- Test/quiz scores or results
- Certification status
3.4 Payment and Transaction Data
- Billing address
- Last 4 digits of card (we do not store full card data – this is handled by our secure payment processor)
- Payment status, refunds, and receipts
3.5 Marketing Preferences
- Newsletter opt-ins
- Communication preferences
We collect data in the following ways:
- Directly from you when you:
- Create an account
- Enrol in a course
- Contact us for support
- Submit forms or surveys
- Opt-in to marketing communications
- Automatically, when you:
- Use our Platform (via cookies, usage analytics, session tracking)
- From third parties, such as:
- Payment providers
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email delivery platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Purpose | Legal Basis (UK GDPR) |
To provide access to courses and learning features | Performance of a contract |
To manage user accounts and provide support | Performance of a contract |
To personalise your learning experience | Legitimate interests |
To process payments and issue invoices | Performance of a contract |
To improve our Platform (analytics and performance) | Legitimate interests |
To send service emails (e.g. password resets) | Legitimate interests |
To send marketing emails (with your consent) | Consent |
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting, tax) | Legal obligation |
6.Marketing and Communications
We will only send marketing communications (such as newsletters or course updates) if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us using the online form.
7.Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyse usage patterns, and remember preferences.
For detailed information, see our separate Cookie Policy.
8.Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us deliver our services, including:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Cloud hosting services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
- Learning analytics platforms
- Customer support tools (e.g., Intercom, Zendesk)
- Email marketing platforms
- Platforms associated with JCA Creative Ltd
All third parties are required to adhere to data protection obligations under UK GDPR and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.
9.International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may store or process your data outside the UK (e.g., in the EEA or USA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Adequacy decisions by the UK Government
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Data Type | Retention Period |
User account data | 6 years after account closure |
Course progress and certifications | 6 years |
Payment and transaction records | 7 years (legal obligation) |
Marketing consents | Until withdrawal or 2 years after last interaction |
11.Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to access – request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification – request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure – request deletion of your data (in certain cases)
- Right to restrict processing – request limits on how we process your data
- Right to data portability – request transfer of your data
- Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent – withdraw marketing or analytics consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us using the online form.
12.Security Measures
We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
13.Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 18. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately.
C14.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Where required by law, we will notify you of significant changes and, if necessary, seek your consent.
15.Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF, UK
+44 (0)303 123 1113
http://www.ico.org.uk
16.Contact Us
For all privacy-related enquiries, please contact us:
Online: legal@cllimber.com
Post: Data Protection Officer, JCA Creative Ltd, Dukes Court, Bognor Road, Chichester, England, PO19 8FX, UK