Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23/05/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to economicsstudyhub.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy as you participate in our online correspondence A‑level economics course and use our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our services. By accessing our website or sending us course-related emails for feedback, you agree to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Contact Details: When you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details necessary to facilitate our communication.

• Course-Related Information: To provide our educational services and offer personalized feedback, we collect the content of your emails (including answers to test questions) and any supplementary material you may send.

• Payment Information: When processing payments, we collect the necessary billing information. Please note that payment processing is handled through secure, reputable third‑party service providers.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We may gather non‑personally identifiable information automatically such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages viewed on our website via cookies or similar tracking technologies. This data is used to help us improve our website and course offerings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We intend to use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Course Delivery: Enabling us to provide tutoring services and personalized feedback for the A‑level economics correspondence course.

• Communication: Allowing us to respond to your enquiries, send updates, notify you about course changes, and offer customer support.

• Billing and Administration: Facilitating payment processing and managing enrollment details.

• Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance and refine the course content, website functionality, and overall user experience.

• Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with UK law, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

For data processing in accordance with the UK GDPR, we rely on the following bases:

• Consent: Where you have given your consent to process your personal data for specific purposes.

• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under our service agreement with you.

• Legitimate Interests: For the purposes of maintaining and improving our services and ensuring a high-quality user experience, provided your interests or fundamental rights do not override these interests.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your personal information. Your data is only shared in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third‑party service providers (such as payment processors or IT service providers) who assist in running our website and administering the course. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

• Legal Requirements: If required under UK law, or in response to a valid legal process, we may disclose relevant information.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or business reorganization, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any significant changes in this regard.

6. Data Security

We have implemented reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. While we strive to secure your data using commercially acceptable methods, please understand that no online transmission or storage method is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

Your personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy and to comply with our legal obligations. Once your data is no longer necessary for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal data retention procedures.

8. Your Rights Under UK Law

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

• Access: Request details of the personal data we hold about you.

• Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Erasure: Ask for the deletion of your personal data.

• Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your personal data.

• Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used format. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns about how your data is processed, please contact us using the information below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. Cookies allow us to:

• Understand and save your preferences for future visits.

• Track usage to improve the site’s functionality and content. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies. However, this may affect certain functionalities of the website.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their content or practices. We encourage you to review any linked website’s privacy policy before providing personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services following changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or need further information regarding our data practices, please contact us at:

economicsstudyhub.org  Email: tutor@economicsstudyhub.org