Privacy Notice
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how GCB Tutors Limited ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data Controller
GCB Tutors Limited is the data controller for the purposes of the UK GDPR and is responsible for your personal data.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Students (Minors under 18):
- Name
Email address
Contact telephone number
- Information about their studying and academic progress in the subject being taught
b) Parents/Guardians:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact telephone number
c) Tutors (Workers engaged by us):
- Name
- Contact details (address, contact telephone number and email address)
- Bank account details
- Records of assignments carried out
⁃Records of quality of work and any complaints
⁃Records of academic qualifications/DBS checks
⁃Headshot and small written biography as displayed on our website
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests in managing our tutoring services
- Consent, where applicable
5. How We Use Personal Data
We use the personal data we collect to:
- Provide and manage tutoring services
- Communicate with students, parents, and tutors
- Monitor and improve the quality of our services
- Maintain records for administrative and legal purposes
6. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, subject to appropriate data protection safeguards.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at: guy.bandell@gcbtutors.com
This policy may be updated from time to time. Please check our website for the latest version.