We Link is a Kuwaiti company (Company Registration: 2025/3935) providing guarantor and housing services for GCC students in the United Kingdom. We are committed to handling your personal data in line with UK data protection standards.
For all data protection enquiries, contact us at: privacy@welink-uk.com.
This policy explains how We Link collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
It applies to all individuals who interact with our platform, including prospective and current students, landlords, and website visitors.
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identity data | First name, last name, nationality | Provided by you during registration or application |
| Contact data | Email address, phone or WhatsApp number | Provided by you during registration or application |
| Academic data | University name, student status, scholarship details | Provided by you and via uploaded documents |
| Financial data | Monthly budget preference, rent amount | Provided by you during application |
| Identity documents | Passport, civil ID, parent ID | Uploaded by you during student onboarding |
| Technical data | IP address, browser type, pages visited | Collected automatically via cookies and analytics |
| Communications data | Email and WhatsApp message content | Generated during your interactions with our team |
| Purpose | Lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Processing your guarantor application | Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR) |
| Verifying your identity and student status | Contract performance / Legal obligation |
| Communicating with you about your application and tenancy | Contract performance |
| Sending you property listings and service updates | Legitimate interests |
| Sending marketing communications (with your consent) | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) |
| Maintaining audit logs for compliance purposes | Legal obligation |
| Improving our platform and services | Legitimate interests |
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with the following parties where necessary:
All third party processors are subject to data processing agreements and are required to handle your data in accordance with UK GDPR.
Some of our service providers process data outside the UK. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions recognised under UK law.
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@welink-uk.com. We will respond within one calendar month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
We use cookies to remember your preferences and to understand how our site is used. You can manage your cookie preferences via the banner displayed on your first visit. For full details, see our Cookie Policy [link — to be added].
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Identity documents are stored in a private, encrypted storage bucket with access restricted to authorised staff only.
We may update this policy from time to time. Where changes are material, we will notify you by email or by displaying a prominent notice on our website. The current version will always be available at welink-uk.com/privacy.
For any questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at:
We Link
privacy@welink-uk.com
[Registered Address, England]