Effective Date: January 1st 2026
Last Updated: January 1st, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how GAIL Network Ltd (“GAIL”, “we”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information through the GAIL Learning Portal, hosted on the BenchStep LMS platform.
By using the Portal, you consent to this Policy.
1. Scope
This Policy applies to:
All users and visitors of the Portal
All personal data collected during registration, course participation, and communication
All data managed by GAIL as the platform operator
2. Age Restriction
You must be 18 years or older to use the Portal.
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If discovered, such data will be deleted.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect:
Personal Information: Full name, email, organization, job title
Account Data: Course progress, assessments, login activity
Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system
Support Communications: Help requests, feedback, or emails
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:
Register and manage your account
Deliver and track learning progress
Respond to support inquiries
Improve content and platform performance
Ensure compliance and protect security
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, our legal bases for processing include:
Consent (e.g. marketing communications)
Performance of a contract (e.g. course access)
Legal obligation
Legitimate interest (e.g. security, analytics)
6. Cookies & Third-Party Tools
The Portal uses cookies to maintain functionality and gather usage insights.
Some content may be embedded from or linked to third-party services (e.g., YouTube, quiz tools). These services may collect data under their own privacy policies.
Users are encouraged to review third-party policies when interacting with external content.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared with:
BenchStep, for LMS infrastructure and technical delivery
Authorized service providers, under data protection agreements
Legal authorities, when required by law
8. International Transfers
If data is processed or stored outside the UK, appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses) will be in place to protect your information in line with UK GDPR requirements.
9. Data Retention
We retain data for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for legal or audit purposes.
You may request account deletion unless retention is required by law.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion or restrict processing (subject to legal basis)
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact: support@gailnetwork.com
11. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and use:
SSL encryption
Access control and authentication
Secure hosting via BenchStep
Regular monitoring and audits
12. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
14. Contact
For privacy-related questions or to make a data request, contact:
support@gailnetwork.com