{"id":6809,"date":"2025-12-23T00:41:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T00:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sharingislearning.com\/Testing\/?page_id=6809"},"modified":"2025-12-23T00:41:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T00:41:42","slug":"privacy-policy-sil-testing-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/sharingislearning.com\/Testing\/privacy-policy-sil-testing-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy (SiL Testing System)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<b>SiL Testing System \u2013 Privacy Policy<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective Date: [8th December 2025]<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Updated: [8th December 2025]<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SiL Testing System Limited (\u201c<\/span><b>we<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, \u201c<\/span><b>us<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, \u201c<\/span><b>our<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our e-shop learning-resources platform (the \u201c<\/span><b>Platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We process personal data in accordance with the <\/span><b>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other applicable data-protection laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Data Controller<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>SiL Testing System Limited<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered Address: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rm 4, 30 Edgarley Terr. London SW66QD<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Hi@SharingisLearning.com\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi@SharingisLearning.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all data-protection enquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Sol@SharingisLearning.com\"><b>Sol@SharingisLearning.com<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Personal Data We Collect<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2.1 Information You Provide Directly<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact details (email, phone number, billing\/shipping address)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers; we do not store card details)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Past orders and purchase history<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer support enquiries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>2.2 Information Collected Automatically<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through cookies and similar technologies, we may collect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device information and browser type<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP address and approximate geographic location<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log data and usage patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopping preferences and interactions with product pages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>2.3 Information from Third Parties<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment processors (e.g., transaction confirmations)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing platforms (only with your explicit consent)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do not collect special category data unless explicitly required and consented to.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Legal Basis for Processing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We process personal data only when permitted by law. The lawful bases we rely on include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Contractual necessity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 to fulfil orders, provide customer service, and manage your account<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Legitimate interests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 to improve our services, detect fraud, and maintain site security<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Legal obligation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 to comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Consent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 for marketing communications and non-essential cookies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may withdraw consent at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> How We Use Your Personal Data<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use your data for the following purposes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To process and send your orders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To manage your account and provide user support<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To send service notifications (order confirmations and updates)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To operate, maintain, and enhance our Platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To personalise your shopping experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To monitor security, detect fraud, and prevent misuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To provide marketing communications, only where consent has been given<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To meet legal and regulatory obligations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use your data for automated decision-making that significantly affects you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use essential and optional cookies to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable core website functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyse performance and usage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalise content and product recommendations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support advertising campaigns (only with consent)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may manage cookie preferences at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Sharing of Personal Data<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do not sell your personal data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may share information with trusted third parties, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment processors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery and logistics partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT service providers and hosting platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email and marketing service providers (consent-based)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional advisers (e.g., legal or accounting)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All third parties are required to comply with GDPR standards and process data only under our instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolve disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enforce agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical retention periods include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Account and purchase information: up to 7 years (legal requirement)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies: per cookie expiry settings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> Your Rights Under GDPR<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have the following rights regarding your personal data:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Right of access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 request copies of your data<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to rectification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 correct incomplete or inaccurate data<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to erasure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 request deletion of your data<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to restrict processing<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to data portability<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to object<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to certain types of processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to withdraw consent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at any time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Right to lodge a complaint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a supervisory authority<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To exercise your rights, contact: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Sol@SharingisLearning.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sol@SharingisLearning.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b> Security Measures<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, 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