Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY


1. Introduction

Te Amo Corporation operating as Te Amo JAPAN Education Center ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) where applicable, and other relevant privacy legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information obtained through our educational services, websites, online platforms, and communications.

2. Company Information

Company Name: Te Amo Corporation

Trading Name: Te Amo JAPAN Education Center

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Email: teamo.corporation@teamojp.info

Website: https://teamo-corporation.teamojp.info/

3. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Te Amo Corporation acts as the Data Controller in relation to the personal information described in this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Protection Enquiries

Questions regarding privacy, data protection, or the exercise of individual rights may be directed to:

Email: teamo.corporation@teamojp.info

UK Representative

Te Amo Corporation is established in Japan. At the present time, the appointment of a UK representative is not considered to be required under applicable UK data protection legislation. Should this position change, the relevant details will be published on this website.

5. Information We Collect

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

Full name

Date of birth

Nationality

Contact information (email address, telephone number and postal address)

Educational background and academic records

Passport or identification details where required for admissions support

English language proficiency information

Payment and billing information

Communications and enquiry records

Website usage information, including IP address, browser type, device information and cookies

Any other information voluntarily provided to us

6. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

Providing educational consultancy and admissions support

Processing university and college applications

Delivering online and face-to-face educational services

Managing enrolment and student records

Responding to enquiries

Processing payments and invoices

Improving our services and website

Meeting legal and regulatory obligations

Preventing fraud and protecting our systems

7. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent provided by the individual

Performance of a contract or steps taken before entering into a contract

Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

Legitimate interests pursued by Te Amo Corporation, including:

Student administration

Admissions and enrolment management

Academic support

Fraud prevention

Information security

Quality assurance

Business administration

Record keeping

Where processing is based on legitimate interests, we carefully balance those interests against the rights and freedoms of individuals.

8. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information where necessary with:

Universities and higher education institutions

Awarding organisations

Accreditation bodies

Examination providers

Payment processing providers

Cloud service providers

IT service providers

Professional advisers

Government authorities where legally required

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

9. International Data Transfers

As an international education organisation, personal information may be transferred outside Japan, including to the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area (EEA), the United States, and other countries where partner institutions, awarding organisations, accreditation bodies, or service providers operate.

Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)

Appropriate contractual safeguards

Organisational and technical security measures

10. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

Typical retention periods include:

Student records and admissions documentation: up to 7 years

Financial and accounting records: up to 7 years

Communications and enquiry records: up to 3 years

Marketing communications and consent records: until consent is withdrawn or no longer required

When retention periods expire, personal information will be securely deleted, anonymised, or otherwise disposed of.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or destruction.

Although no electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we continuously review and improve our security measures.

12. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

Access their personal information

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of personal information

Restrict processing

Object to processing

Request portability of personal information

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority

We aim to respond to requests within the time limits required by applicable law.

13. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyse website traffic and enhance user experience.

Users may manage cookie preferences through their web browser settings.

14. Complaints

If you are located in the United Kingdom and believe your personal information has been processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: https://ico.org.uk/

We encourage individuals to contact us first so that we may attempt to resolve any concerns directly.

ICO Registration

Te Amo Corporation is established in Japan and is not currently required to register with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Accordingly, the Company does not hold an ICO Registration Number. Should registration become legally required in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

15. Fees and Charges

Te Amo JAPAN Education Center provides educational consultancy, admissions guidance and application support services free of charge.

Students are not charged any consultancy or admissions support fees.

Tuition fees apply only to students who enrol in Postgraduate (PG) Programmes, accredited qualification courses, pathway programmes, or other formal educational programmes offered through the Centre.

As a general guide, tuition fees for PG Programmes typically commence from JPY 350,000, depending on the programme and awarding organisation.

All applicable tuition fees and payment terms are clearly communicated to students before enrolment. No student is required to make payment without prior disclosure of the relevant fees and terms.

16. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, regulatory, operational or technological changes.

The most recent version will always be published on our website together with the effective date of the revision.