Institutional Governance

Privacy Policy

A declaration of our commitment to the stewardship of personal information and scholarly integrity.

Effective Date: April 23, 2026.  Version: 2.0

01. Introduction

London Bible Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Academy”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data of our students, faculty, researchers, and visitors in alignment with the high ethical standards of our institution.

02. Who We Are

The London Bible Academy is a higher education and research institution specializing in theological studies and biblical scholarship. For the purposes of data protection legislation, the Academy is the “data controller” responsible for your personal data.

03. Information We Collect

Information Provided Directly

We collect information when you apply for admission, register for courses, or subscribe to our library services. This includes:

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our digital library or website, we may automatically collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns to improve our academic resources.

Sensitive Information

In the course of theological education, you may share information regarding your religious beliefs or pastoral experience. We treat this information with the highest level of confidentiality and only process it with your explicit consent.

04. How We Use Your Information

The Academy uses your information to:

05. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on several legal grounds: the performance of our educational contract with you, compliance with legal obligations, our legitimate institutional interests, and where applicable, your explicit consent.

06. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with academic partners for joint research programs, regulatory bodies as required by law, and service providers who assist in our technical operations under strict confidentiality agreements.

07. International Transfers

As a global center for learning, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK/EEA. We ensure such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses.

08. Data Retention

We retain academic records indefinitely as part of our permanent institutional archives. Other personal data is kept only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or to comply with legal, tax, or reporting requirements.

09. Your Rights

Access & Rectification

You have the right to request copies of your personal data and ask for corrections to any inaccuracies in your record.

Erasure & Restriction

In certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your data or restrict how we process it, subject to our statutory record-keeping obligations.

10. Cookie Privacy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some functionality may be limited.

11. Data Security

“Protecting the integrity of our scholarly community is a sacred trust.”

We implement advanced technical and organizational measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

12. Third-Party Links

Our resources may contain links to external scholarly journals or repositories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to read their policies.

13. Children's Privacy

The Academy’s programs are designed for adult learners. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent for specific youth educational programs.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be communicated through the student portal and institutional email.

15. Contact Us

Got Questions?

If you have concerns regarding the stewardship of your personal information, please reach out to the Admin’s Office.