Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or use this tutoring website, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

Who I Am​

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This website is operated by an independent tutor providing educational services. For the purposes of data protection law, I am the data controller responsible for your personal data.

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Personal Data I Collect​

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I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Information provided through contact forms or enquiries
• Booking and lesson-related information
• Communications sent to us by email or message

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Personal data is only collected where necessary and relevant to providing tutoring services.

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How I Use Your Data

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Your personal data is used to
• respond to enquiries and communicate with students or parents
• provide and manage tutoring services
• arrange lessons, scheduling, and payments
• improve website functionality and service quality
• comply with legal and safeguarding obligations

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Lawful Basis for Processing

 

Under UK GDPR, personal data is processed on the following lawful bases
• Consent – where you have given clear permission
• Contract – where processing is necessary to provide tutoring services
• Legal obligation – where required by law
• Legitimate interests – for reasonable administrative and educational purposes

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Data Sharing​

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Personal data is not sold or shared for marketing purposes. Data may be shared only where necessary with
• service providers involved in lesson delivery or administration (such as video conferencing or booking platforms)
• legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law

All third parties are required to handle personal data securely and in line with UK GDPR.

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Data Storage and Security

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Personal data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or meet legal requirements. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

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Saved Payment Details

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For convenience, clients may choose to save their payment card details when booking lessons through the website’s booking or payment platform.

Payment card details are processed and stored securely by the third-party payment provider used by this website. I do not store, access, or process full card details directly.

Saved card details may be used to
• process future lesson payments
• handle recurring bookings
• apply agreed charges in accordance with the cancellation or payment policy

Clients may request the removal of saved card details at any time by contacting the payment provider directly or by contacting me for assistance.

All payment processing is subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of the third-party payment provider.

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Children’s Data

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Tutoring services may involve students under 18. Personal data relating to children is collected only with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian and is used solely for educational and administrative purposes.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to
• access your personal data
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request deletion of your data, where applicable
• object to or restrict processing
• withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting me using the details provided on the website.

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Cookies

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This website may use basic cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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Changes to This Policy

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This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.

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Contact

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me using the contact details on this website.