At Aspire Training, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how and why we collect personal data from individuals who register for our programmes or visit our website, how that information is used, the circumstances in which it may be shared, and the measures we take to keep it secure.
This Policy may be updated from time to time, and we encourage you to review it occasionally to ensure you are satisfied with any changes.
Who We Are
Aspire Training (formerly Midland School of Childcare) is based at Bellview Offices, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 NW64.
We have delivered full-time and part-time Childcare training for more than 20 years, and have expanded our course offering to include Special Needs Assisting and Healthcare modules. We also provide blended and online learning options across our programmes.
How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal data when you:
- Contact us about our courses or services via our website contact forms
- Submit a registration form when applying for a course
- Interact with our website, which automatically records certain technical information
The Information We Collect
The personal information we may collect includes:
- Name, address, telephone number and email address
- PPS number and medical card number (where required for QQI validation)
- Details relating to the course you are applying for
- Additional information relevant to your application or enrolment
Our website may also collect technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages accessed and time visited
This information is collected in line with GDPR requirements and is used to improve website functionality and security.
Read more on GDPR here: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government-in-ireland/data-protection/overview-of-general-data-protection-regulation/
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal data to:
- Notify you about updates to our courses or services
- Send information you have specifically requested
- Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact or registration forms
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose (usually up to one year to allow for QQI certification processes), unless a longer retention period is required by law or contractual obligation.
We process your information under the following GDPR legal bases:
- Consent – when you request information or agree to marketing communications
- Contract – when processing is necessary for enrolment or delivery of training
- Legal obligation – for QQI compliance and regulatory purposes
- Legitimate interest – for internal administration and website security
If you request a reasonable accommodation, you may share information about a disability or health condition with us. We use this only with your explicit consent, only to arrange your accommodation, and share it only with staff who need to know.
Who Has Access to Your Information
Only authorised Aspire Training staff may access your information for administrative or educational purposes.
We do not:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Rent your data
- Share your information with third parties for marketing purposes
Data may be shared only when required for QQI certification or legal compliance.
Your Marketing Preferences
We will contact you for marketing purposes only if you have given clear consent.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
Accessing or Updating Your Information
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you (Subject Access Request)
- Request that inaccuracies be corrected
- Request deletion of your data where applicable
- Withdraw marketing consent at any time
Requests may be submitted to:
Email: info@aspiretraining.ie
Address: Aspire Training, Bellview Offices, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 NW64
Telephone: 044 9341551
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Data Protection Commission at www.dataprotection.ie, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28.
How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data.
This includes:
- Secure servers
- SSL encryption
- Restricted staff access
While we strive to protect your information, data transmitted over the internet cannot be guaranteed as completely secure. Any transmission is at your own risk.
If you have been issued a password to access parts of our website, you are responsible for keeping it confidential and should not share it with anyone.
Use of Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to keep you logged in and to make booking and checkout work. The map on our website is provided by Google Maps, and our payment providers may set cookies at checkout for security and fraud prevention; these are governed by their own privacy policies..
In line with Irish and EU cookie regulations (2025), visitors may manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time using browser settings or cookie controls on our website.
External Links
Our website may contain links to other organisations’ websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Aspire Training’s website.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of external sites you visit.
We cannot be responsible for their data-handling practices.
Visitors Aged 16 or Under
Protecting the privacy of children aged 16 or under is important to us.
If you are aged 16 or under, please ensure you have permission from your parent or guardian before providing personal information.
International Data Transfers
Some data may be stored or processed outside the EU, for example where servers are located abroad. Where this occurs, we take appropriate steps to ensure equivalent protection under GDPR, using measures such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Approved international transfer mechanisms
If you use our services while outside the EU, your information may also be transferred as part of your service provision.
Policy Review
We review this Privacy Policy regularly to ensure it continues to meet legal and operational requirements.
Last updated: January 2025
Any questions regarding this Privacy Policy should be directed to:
Email: info@aspiretraining.ie
Address: Aspire Training, Bellview Offices, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 NW64
Telephone: 044 9341551