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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/27/2026
 

Milarc Vista (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
 

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
 

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Milarc Vista acts as the Data Controller in relation to the personal data collected through this website and during advisory engagements.
 

If you have any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:
 

Email: contact@milarcvista.com
 

2. Personal Data We Collect
 

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
 

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Country of residence

  • Information shared through enquiry forms or correspondence
     

b. Client & Student Information

When engaging our advisory services, families may voluntarily share personal data relating to:

  • Educational background and academic history

  • Student aspirations and long-term goals

  • Family priorities relevant to education planning

  • Future mobility considerations

This information may include special category data only where strictly necessary and with appropriate safeguards.
 

c. Website Usage Data

We may collect limited technical data, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of access

This data is used solely for website performance, analytics, and security.
 

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have explicitly agreed to data processing (e.g. submitting an enquiry)

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to provide advisory services

  • Legitimate Interests – for professional operations, service improvement, and communications, where such interests do not override your rights

  • Legal Obligation – where required to comply with applicable law
     

4. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications

  • Deliver tailored education advisory services

  • Provide strategic guidance aligned with family and student objectives

  • Improve our website and service delivery

  • Meet legal, regulatory, or professional obligations

We do not use personal data for marketing without consent and do not sell or trade personal data.
 

5. Confidentiality & Professional Discretion

Milarc Vista operates on principles of discretion and trust. All client information is:

  • Accessed only by authorised personnel

  • Used strictly for advisory purposes

  • Handled with professional confidentiality appropriate to sensitive family and student matters
     

6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data only:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g. website hosting, secure communications), under strict confidentiality agreements

  • Where required by law or legal authority

  • With explicit client consent

We do not disclose personal data to schools, universities, or third parties without prior authorisation.
 

7. International Data Transfers

Given the international nature of our work, personal data may be accessed or stored outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Adequacy regulations

  • Standard contractual clauses

  • Equivalent data protection measures
     

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • To fulfil the purposes for which it was collected

  • To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

  • To meet professional record-keeping obligations

Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
 

9. Cookies

Our website uses limited cookies to support functionality and analytics. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Further details may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy if required.
 

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
    (www.ico.org.uk)

Requests may be made by contacting us using the details above.
 

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
 

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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