Last updated: 5 August 2026
1. Who We Are
Global Study Trainer ("GST", "we", "us", "our") is a UK education consultancy based at 138 Ogden Lane, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2LZ, United Kingdom. We help prospective students find and apply to suitable UK university courses through our network of partner institutions. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you use this website, contact us, use our eligibility checker, or engage with our advisory services.
We are the data controller for the personal data described in this policy. If you have any questions, you can reach us using the details in Section 10.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you provide directly to us, and some information collected automatically when you use our website.
Information you give us
Information collected automatically
See our cookie banner and Section 5 below for more on how we use cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for the following purposes, and on the legal bases shown:
4. Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to remember your preferences, understand site traffic, and improve your experience. When you first visit, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies that keep the site functioning correctly cannot be disabled. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. Enquiry and eligibility-checker information is generally retained for as long as you remain an active or prospective enquirer, and for a reasonable period afterwards in case you get back in touch, after which it is deleted or anonymised. Where you proceed with an application through us, information relevant to that application may be retained for longer to support your ongoing studies and for record-keeping purposes.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10. If you are unhappy with how we have handled your data, you also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
8. Keeping Your Data Safe
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Data is generally stored within the UK/EEA; where a service provider we use stores data outside the UK/EEA, we take steps to ensure it is protected to a UK-equivalent standard.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for prospective adult learners. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
11. Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.