Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Atrium Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”) handles personal data on the HPE BP Essentials platform. We operate this site as a Data Processor on behalf of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), who acts as the Data Controller. This platform is a closed environment dedicated to providing training and event registration for authorized HPE Business Partners.
2. Information We Collect
To provide access to the platform and manage your training journey, we collect the following personal data during registration and through your use of the site:
Identity Data: Full name, job title, and company name.
Contact Data: Corporate email address and country of residence.
Technical Data: IP address, login timestamps, and device/browser type.
Engagement Data: Registration history for webinars, course completion status, and simulator progress.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal grounds:
Contractual Necessity: To provide the training services and account access you have requested.
Legitimate Interest: To ensure platform security and provide reporting to HPE regarding partner training engagement.
Consent: Where you have explicitly opted-in to receive marketing communications.
4. How Your Data is Used
Your information is used strictly for the following purposes:
To create and manage your secure user account.
To restrict content access to authorized personnel only.
To facilitate webinar registrations through integrated services like Zoom.
To provide HPE with anonymized or pseudonymized reporting on training participation.
5. Data Sharing and International Transfers
Your data is shared with the following third parties to facilitate the service:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): As the primary Data Controller. Data is handled according to the HPE Privacy Statement.
Zoom Video Communications: To manage webinar attendance and registration.
Microsoft Outlook/Office 365: For secure corporate communication regarding your account. As HPE and Zoom are US-based companies, your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside the UK/EEA. We ensure these transfers are protected by standard contractual clauses (SCCs) and robust encryption.
6. Data Retention and Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
Security: Access to the database is restricted to authorized Atrium administrators.
Retention: User accounts are maintained for as long as the training program is active. You may request account deletion at any time. Inactive accounts are subject to periodic review and deletion in line with HPE’s data retention policies.
7. Your Legal Rights
Under the UK/EU GDPR, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request the deletion of your account (the “Right to be Forgotten”).
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
8. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us.
Last Updated: April 2026