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Data & Privacy Policy

Privacy and Cookie Policy for Gcmathstutoring.com

Effective Date: 05/04/2025

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At Gcmathstutoring.com, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide while using our website, in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from students, parents, and carers:

1.1 Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

  • Full name, email address, telephone number, and postal address of both students and parents/carers.

  • Demographic information such as age, gender, and location.

1.2 Educational Information

  • Current academic performance and any struggles the student may be facing.

  • Educational history including previous academic records, subjects, grades, and areas of difficulty.

1.3 Health and Special Educational Needs Information

  • Medical and health information relevant to the student’s additional needs and special educational needs (SEN).

  • Information on any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed for tutoring.

1.4 Payment Information

  • Information necessary for processing payments made through the website.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data you provide for the following purposes:

  • Tutoring Services: To provide online tutoring services to students, including tailored educational support based on their academic needs.

  • Communication: To communicate with students, parents, and carers regarding tutoring sessions, updates, and any necessary information.

  • Payment Processing: To process payments for services rendered.

  • Marketing: If consent is given, to send marketing communications via email or SMS regarding promotions, new services, or updates.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with our legal obligations under the DPA 2018 and UK GDPR.

 

3. Marketing Communications

If you have provided your consent, we may send you marketing communications by email and SMS. You can withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from marketing messages at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

  • Replying "STOP" to SMS messages.

Once you unsubscribe, we will no longer send you marketing communications unless you choose to opt-in again.

 

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience and improve our services. By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can adjust your cookie preferences or withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies from your browser settings.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Functional Cookies: Essential cookies that allow the website to function properly.

  • Tracking and Monitoring Cookies: Used to track website usage and improve functionality.

  • Behavioral Analysis Cookies: These cookies analyze user behavior to help us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve its performance.

You can manage your cookie settings at any time by clearing cookies from your browser or adjusting your preferences in the website's cookie settings.

 

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and deliver our services. These third parties are required to protect your data in accordance with our privacy policy.

 

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

 

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a data subject under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate personal data.

  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, particularly in relation to marketing communications.

If you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

 

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. After this period, your data will be securely deleted.

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy and Cookie Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We recommend that you review this policy periodically.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the UK GDPR, please contact us:

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