Privacy & Cookies Policy
Technical Education Skills Trust (TEST)
Last updated: March 2026
This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how the Technical Education Skills Trust (TEST) collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit our websites or interact with our services.
This policy applies to websites operated by TEST and its associated projects, initiatives and partner programmes.
Who We Are
The Technical Education Skills Trust (TEST) operates a range of education, industry engagement and research initiatives, including projects connected to London Design & Engineering UTC and related programmes.
For the purposes of data protection law, TEST acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our websites.
Data Controller
Technical Education Skills Trust (TEST)
15 University Way
London
E16 2RD
Data Protection Officer
TEST has appointed an independent Data Protection Officer.
Craig Stilwell
Judicium Consulting Ltd
72 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 6AE
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0203 326 9174
The Data Protection Officer can be contacted regarding any questions about this policy or how your personal data is handled.
Information We May Collect
When you visit our websites, we may collect limited information, including:
• technical information such as IP address, browser type and device information
• information about how visitors use our websites
• information you provide when contacting us via email, telephone or contact forms
• information you voluntarily provide when engaging with our services
We only collect personal information that is necessary to operate our websites and respond to enquiries.
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information collected through our websites to:
• respond to enquiries or requests for information
• improve our websites and services
• understand how visitors use our websites
• maintain the security and performance of our systems
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Information may be processed by trusted service providers where necessary to operate our websites.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to improve the user experience and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
• enabling website functionality
• measuring website traffic and usage
• improving website performance
Some cookies may be provided by third-party services such as analytics providers.
Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
For more information about cookies visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
External Websites
Our websites may contain links to external websites or services.
TEST is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Data Security
TEST takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Data Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
• request access to personal data we hold about you
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances
• object to certain types of data processing
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact the Data Protection Officer using the details provided above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your personal data has been handled improperly.
Information about your rights is available at:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology or legal obligations.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
Technical Education Skills Trust (TEST)
15 University Way
London
E16 2RD
Or contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided above.
Other Notices:
