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Privacy Notice
This notice explains what personal data we collect, why, and the control you have over it.
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1. Who we are
Futurus Squared ("we", "us", the data controller — add legal entity name here) provides free university admissions guidance to adults in the UK. For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the controller of the personal data described in this notice.
If you have any questions about this notice or your data, contact us at hello@futurussquared.com, or by post at [registered address].
2. The data we collect
When you complete an enquiry form or contact us, we collect:
- Your name, email address and mobile number.
- Your stated status in the UK (for example, settled or pre-settled status), which you tell us so we can assess suitable options.
- Any additional information you choose to share in the message field or in later conversations (for example, your educational background).
- Technical information collected automatically, such as your IP address, device and browser type, and the page or advert you arrived from (referrer and campaign details).
You provide this information voluntarily. You do not have to give us more than you're comfortable sharing, though some details are needed for us to help you.
3. How we use your data, and our lawful basis
We use your data to:
- Respond to your enquiry and discuss your study and funding options — on the basis of taking steps at your request before entering into any arrangement, and our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries.
- Match you with suitable partner institutions and, with your knowledge, introduce you to them where appropriate.
- Improve our website and understand how our marketing performs — on the basis of your consent (where required) and our legitimate interests.
- Meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
Where we rely on your consent (for example, to contact you about your enquiry, or for non-essential cookies), you can withdraw it at any time.
4. Sharing your data
We share your data only where necessary:
- With partner institutions relevant to your enquiry, so they can consider your application — where you have agreed to be introduced.
- With service providers who help us operate (for example, email, hosting and analytics providers), under appropriate data protection terms.
- Where we are required to by law.
We do not sell your personal data to anyone.
5. International transfers
If any of our providers process data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as approved transfer mechanisms.
6. How long we keep it
We keep your data only as long as needed for the purposes above, or as required by law. Enquiry data is kept for [retention period], after which it is deleted or anonymised.
7. How we protect it
Enquiries are transmitted over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection and access to your data is limited to those who need it. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to keep it secure.
8. Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access your data, to have it corrected or deleted, to restrict or object to its processing, and to data portability. To exercise any of these, email hello@futurussquared.com. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
9. Cookies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functions and, where you consent, for analytics and advertising measurement (including the Meta pixel). You can manage non-essential cookies at any time.
10. Changes to this notice
We may update this notice from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last revised.
11. Important information about our service
Futurus Squared provides free guidance to prospective students and is remunerated by partner institutions, not by you. Funding figures shown on this site are for the 2026/27 academic year, are provided by Student Finance England and are subject to change. Eligibility for study and for funding depends on your individual circumstances and residency status; nothing on this site constitutes a guarantee of a place or of funding.
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