Future Business Academy is an AI and digital training platform operated by ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing Limited, a company registered in Northern Ireland (Company Number: NI665548) with its registered office at McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Pl, Belfast BT15 2AY.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you:
Visit our website at www.futurebusinessacademy.com
Enroll in our courses (free or paid)
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us about training services
Use our learning management system
Students: Individuals enrolled in our courses
Visitors: Anyone browsing our website
Corporate Clients: Businesses purchasing training services
Newsletter Subscribers: Those receiving our educational content
Prospective Students: Individuals enquiring about courses
Full name and email address
Password (encrypted)
Course progress and completion data
Quiz scores and assignments (for certification)
Learning preferences and interests
IP address and device information
Pages visited and time spent
Links clicked and resources downloaded
Browser type and device information
Location data (country/region level)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
Name and contact details
Company name (if applicable)
Training requirements
Communication history
Billing name and address
Payment card details (processed securely via Stripe/PayPal – we do not store card details)
Transaction history
VAT/tax information where required
Deliver course content and materials
Track your learning progress
Issue certificates of completion
Provide technical support
Send course-related communications
Analyse course engagement and completion rates
Develop new courses based on learner needs
Optimise user experience
Conduct educational research (anonymised
Newsletter with AI tips and tutorials
New course announcements
Free resources and guides
Industry insights and updates
Special offers for existing students
You can opt-out of marketing at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us
Prevent fraud and unauthorised access
Protect intellectual property
Monitor for inappropriate content
Maintain platform integrity
Personalised course recommendations
Automated quiz generation
Learning path optimization
Content suggestions based on progress
All AI-generated content is reviewed by human instructors
AI assistance is clearly labeled
You can request human-only support at any time
We do not use your personal data to train external AI models
We demonstrate best practices for data protection
We never share student personal data with AI platforms
Practice exercises use sample/anonymous data only
We teach responsible AI usage and data privacy
Course hosting platform (secured with encryption)
Video streaming services (for course content)
Certificate generation systems
Email service provider (for course updates)
Customer support platform
Webinar/live training software
Google Analytics 4 (anonymised data)
Course completion tracking
Website performance monitoring
Stripe/PayPal (PCI-compliant processors)
Accounting software (for invoicing)
All providers are bound by data protection agreements and cannot use your data for their own purposes.
Primary servers: Located in UK/EU
Backup systems: UK/EU compliant locations
Support team: Based in Northern Ireland
Third-party tools: May process data in other countries with appropriate safeguards
Standard contractual clauses
Adequacy decisions
Your explicit consent where required
Active students: Duration of enrollment plus 3 years
Course progress: 2 years after last activity
Certificates issued: Indefinitely (for verification)
Support tickets: 2 years from resolution
Newsletter subscribers: Until unsubscription
Marketing preferences: 30 days after unsubscription
Website analytics: 26 months
Invoices and receipts: 7 years (legal requirement)
Payment history: 7 years
Automated Deletion Our systems automatically delete data when retention periods expire, except where we have a legal obligation to retain it.
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
Receive your data in a portable format
Limit how we process your data
Object to certain types of processing (especially marketing)
Not be subject to purely automated decisions that significantly affect you
To exercise any of these rights:
Email: privacy@futurebusinessacademy.com Phone: 028 9568 0364 Post: Future Business Academy, c/o ProfileTree, McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Pl, Belfast BT15 2AY
We’ll respond within 30 days. If we need to verify your identity, we may request additional information.
SSL encryption for all data transmission
Encrypted storage of sensitive information
Regular security audits and updates
Multi-factor authentication for admin access
Secure password requirements
Staff training on data protection
Limited access on need-to-know basis
Confidentiality agreements with all staff
Regular review of security procedures
Incident response procedures
Secure login systems
Protected course content (no unauthorised downloads)
Regular backups of student progress
Monitoring for suspicious activity
We’ll contain and investigate immediately
Notify the ICO within 72 hours if required
Inform you directly if there’s high risk to your rights
Take steps to prevent future breaches
We’ll contain and investigate immediately
Notify the ICO within 72 hours if required
Inform you directly if there’s high risk to your rights
Take steps to prevent future breaches
Live sessions may be recorded for replay
You’ll be notified before any recording
Recordings are available only to enrolled students
You can request to be excluded from recordings
Forum posts and comments are visible to other students
Use a pseudonym if you prefer anonymity
Don’t share personal information in public areas
Report any inappropriate content
Certificates include your name and completion date
We maintain records for employer verification
You can request certificates be issued with different names (subject to verification)
Minimum age: 16 years old
Under 18s require parental consent
We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 16
If we discover underage enrollment, we’ll delete the account
Login and authentication
Course progress tracking
Security features
Understanding course engagement
Website performance
Anonymous usage statistics
Personalised course recommendations
Retargeting for relevant offers
Social media integration
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.
Changes in our services
New legal requirements
Enhanced security measures
Student feedback
We’ll notify you of significant changes via email (for enrolled students) or website notice.
We share progress data with your employer
Completion certificates are sent to designated contacts
Your employer cannot access your password or personal messages
You retain rights over your personal data
Transparency about data use
Minimum data collection necessary
Strong security measures
Respect for your choices
Continuous improvement of privacy practices
Your trust is essential to our mission of democratising AI education. We take data protection seriously and welcome your feedback on how we can improve.
Effective Date: August 2025 Review Date: August 2025
This privacy policy is governed by the laws of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.
©️ 2025 Future Business Academy, operated by ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing Limited. All rights reserved.
