Privacy Policy

Contents

Introduction

At Business Edge Academy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our tutoring services.

We process all personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Parent or guardian name
• Student name and age
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Billing and payment information
• School year and course of study
• Lesson notes and academic progress
• Information submitted through our contact forms
• Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Arrange tutoring sessions
• Deliver our tutoring services
• Monitor student progress
• Process payments
• Send important information regarding lessons
• Improve our website and services
• Meet our legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business

Sharing Your Information

We may share information with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our business, including:

• Payment providers
• Video conferencing platforms
• Website hosting providers
• Email service providers
• Cloud storage providers

These organisations only receive the information necessary to provide their services and are required to protect your data.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

As many of our students are under the age of 18, we work directly with parents or legal guardians when collecting personal information and delivering our services.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

The business tutors UK

Email: enquiries@thebusinesstutors.com
Website: https://thebusinesstutors.com/

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Website: https://ico.org.uk

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page together with the updated effective date.