Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

WSL Training Academy is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK law.

1. Who We Are

WSL Training Academy is a NPORS and CPCS accredited construction plant operator training provider based at:

Black Barn, Risborough Road, Aston Sandford, Aylesbury HP17 8NG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 170 1042

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data and are committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number
• Booking details: preferred course, preferred dates, company name, job role
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site (via cookies)
• Training records: certification details required by NPORS and CPCS accreditation bodies

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Process and confirm course bookings and enquiries
• Communicate with you about your training, certification, and course updates
• Issue NPORS and CPCS certificates and maintain accreditation records
• Send relevant course information and updates (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services through analytics
• Comply with legal, accreditation, and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract: processing necessary to fulfil a course booking
• Legal obligation: maintaining training and certification records as required by NPORS and CPCS
• Legitimate interests: improving our services and communicating relevant updates
• Consent: marketing communications (you can withdraw consent at any time)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• NPORS and CPCS: for certification and accreditation purposes
• IT and hosting providers: who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements
• Legal authorities: where required by law

6. Data Retention

• Training and certification records: retained for the period required by NPORS and CPCS accreditation standards (minimum 7 years)
• Course enquiry and contact data: retained for up to 3 years from last contact
• Marketing consent records: retained until consent is withdrawn

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data (Subject Access Request)
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data (where legally permitted)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time for marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies

Our website uses:

• Essential cookies: required for the website to function correctly
• Analytics cookies: to help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. Google Analytics)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the date of last update shown at the top.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

WSL Training Academy
Black Barn, Risborough Road
Aston Sandford, Aylesbury HP17 8NG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 170 1042