Privacy notice

What we collect

We may collect your name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, gender, clothing size, any medical concerns, emergency contact details, references, and records of communications related to your course.

Why we collect it

We use your information to:

• Enrol you in courses
• Deliver teaching and pastoral care
• Keep in touch with you about classes and events
• Maintain payment records
• Meet legal and safeguarding responsibilities

Who we share it with

We only share your information when necessary — for example with exam boards or partner ministries involved in your training.

How we keep it safe

Your data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised staff. We keep most records for up to two to three years after you finish your course, then delete them securely.

Your rights

You have the right to see the information we hold about you, ask for corrections, or request deletion. To do this, please contact our Administrator Lead at office@theacademyofinfluenceinternational.com.

By enrolling at the Academy, you agree to this use of your information.

Who we are

The Academy of Influence International is the data controller for the personal information described in this notice. It is based in London, United Kingdom, in affiliation with The Embassy of Influence International. Contact: office@theacademyofinfluenceinternational.com, +44 7432 333959.

What this website collects

The registration form. Your name, date of birth, gender, address, email, phone, country and timezone; your occupation and any ministry or church affiliation; previous theological training; the details of one ministry or pastoral referee; your tuition payment choice and any sponsor; the declarations you tick; and your typed signature with the date.

As a student. Attendance, course progress, assessment results, payment records and messages with the Academy, held in the student portal.

Testimonials. Your photograph, words or video appear on the website only with your written consent, which you may withdraw at any time — it is then taken down.

Our legal basis

• Your application and enrolment — necessary to enter into and carry out our contract with you.
• Payment records — our legal obligation to keep financial records.
• Medical and safeguarding information — only as needed for your care and our safeguarding duties.
• Academy news, and testimonials — your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

Services that help us

Classes are taught on Google Meet. The website and student portal are hosted by Vercel, with records in a secure database and course files in private storage that only the Academy can open. We do not sell personal data. Financial records are kept for as long as the law requires.

If you are unhappy

Please tell us first, at office@theacademyofinfluenceinternational.com. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Cookies

This site sets no cookies of its own by default. A single local storage entry records your cookie choice and your light or dark theme preference so the site does not ask again. Signing in to the student portal sets one cookie that keeps you signed in. Analytics cookies are set only if you accept them.