Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Kong Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website www.thekongacademy.co.uk, purchase event tickets, or contact us in any way.

By using our website or submitting personal information, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Who We Are

The Kong Academy is a UK-based education initiative founded by James Kong, the 79th Generation Descendant of Confucius. We organise talks, workshops, and educational events focused on personal growth and leadership.

Legal entity: The Kong Academy Ltd (Company No. 16664311)

Email: info@thekongacademy.co.uk
Website: www.thekongacademy.co.uk
Registered office: 15 Ravilious House, 273 King Street, London, W6 9QF, United Kingdom

3. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following data:

Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, and address.
Payment & Billing Information: collected by our payment providers (e.g., Wix Payments, Stripe, or PayPal). We do not store credit card details.
Transaction Details: ticket purchases, event attendance, and preferences.
Marketing Preferences: subscription status for newsletters and updates.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage analytics.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Process payments and complete event registrations
Communicate booking confirmations and event details
Respond to enquiries or requests
Send marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and tax obligations

Our lawful bases for processing are contract, consent, and legitimate interest.

5. Payments and Data Security

Payments on our website are processed securely through Wix Payments and/or Stripe.

These third-party services handle all payment transactions in compliance with PCI-DSS standards. We do not store or access your card details.

All data is stored on encrypted servers hosted by Wix.com, which implements strict security protocols.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share data only with:

Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email systems, event management tools)
Professional advisors (e.g., accountants or auditors, where legally required)

We never sell or rent your personal information.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to analyse site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Marketing Communications

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or event updates, we will use your name and email address for that purpose only. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent for marketing
Object to processing
Lodge a complaint with the ICO

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, including legal and accounting requirements. Transaction records are kept for up to six years as required by UK tax law.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact:
The Kong Academy Ltd

Email: info@thekongacademy.co.uk

Website: www.thekongacademy.co.uk

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-kong-academy

Instagram: www.linkedin.com/company/the-kong-academy