Joy To Learn Tuition

Bringing the joy into learning

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06/07/2026.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Joy to Learn Tuition Yarnfield, Staffordshire, UK

Email: privacy@joytolearntuition.com

We are the data controller for all personal information collected through our website and tuition services.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

When you contact us

  • Parent/guardian name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Child’s name, age, school year
  • Details about learning needs or tuition requirements

During tuition

  • Lesson notes
  • Academic progress information
  • Homework or assessment details
  • Safeguarding‑relevant information (only if necessary)

Website data

  • Contact form submissions
  • Comments (if enabled)
  • IP address and browser user agent (for spam protection)
  • Cookies (see section below)
  • Basic analytics

We do not collect unnecessary data and we do not sell or share personal data for marketing.

3. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract – to provide tuition services you request
  • Consent – for optional communications such as marketing
  • Legitimate interests – website security, spam prevention, analytics
  • Legal obligation – safeguarding, tax records, accounting

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide tuition services
  • Communicate lesson information
  • Manage bookings and payments
  • Maintain safeguarding standards
  • Improve our website and services
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

5. Children’s Data

We teach children, so we handle children’s personal information. We only collect what is necessary for tuition and safeguarding.

All children’s data is provided by a parent or legal guardian. We do not directly market to children.

6. Comments

If you leave a comment on our site:

  • We collect the data shown in the comment form
  • We collect your IP address and browser user agent for spam detection
  • An anonymised hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile image (Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/)
  • After approval, your profile picture is visible with your comment

7. Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email and website in cookies for convenience. These last one year.

Our website may also use:

  • Essential cookies – required for the site to function
  • Analytics cookies – to understand website usage
  • Functional cookies – to improve user experience

You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

8. Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website.

These websites may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Track your interaction with the embedded content

We do not control these websites.

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Enquiry emails: kept until no longer needed for business purposes (typically up to 24 months).
  • Tuition records: retained for up to 6 years to meet legal, accounting, and safeguarding obligations.
  • Comments: kept until deleted
  • Cookies: 1 year
  • Analytics data: 26 months

We only keep data for as long as necessary.

10. Who We Share Data With

We only share data with trusted service providers who help us run our business:

  • Website hosting provider (Hostinger)
  • WordPress (site platform)
  • Email provider
  • Spam detection services

We do not sell or share your data for advertising.

11. International Transfers

Some service providers may store data outside the UK. Where this happens, they use approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Request restriction
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above.

13. Security

We protect your data using:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting
  • Password‑protected systems
  • Restricted access
  • Data minimisation

No system is perfect, but we take reasonable steps to keep your data safe.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you can contact:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) https://ico.org.uk

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Meet the Tutors

Clare Berry BSC(Hons), PGCE, MA(Ed Management)

Hello, I’m Clare, Joy to Learn tutor for English Language, Maths and Science. I have over 20 years teaching experience either working in schools or as a home-tutor. I have taught in secondary and middle schools as well as successfully home educated my own children at primary and secondary level including GCSEs and A-Levels. ​I have an Open degree with the Open University, majoring in Biological Sciences. I achieved Qualified Teacher Status at Secondary School level in 1997, then went on to complete my study of Educational Management at Masters level.

I enjoy teaching secondary school aged students and adults of all abilities, whether they are looking to excel or need to help to catch up. I celebrate the individuality of each student, focusing on their strengths and enabling them to gain the confidence to tackle their weaknesses in a secure and supportive environment. Often students struggle when they have missed out on some of the foundational learning in a subject. I make sure the foundational learning is in place before building upon it, giving students confidence and helping them to find joy in learning.

Douglas Berry BA(Hons), FCA

Hello, I’m Doug, Joy to Learn tutor for Humanities, Business, Politics and Economics. After completing a degree in modern languages, I had a successful career in accountancy and taxation, mostly in the insurance sector. I have also served on local town and borough councils. I have lectured at a university for a business studies degree course. I have tutored history IGCSE and A-level Economics. I love explaining things and helping people to get to grips with their studies. Having professional experience in the finance industry as well as politics, enables me to bring real-world experience to the table, teaching subjects that I am passionate about.

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