{"id":503,"date":"2026-07-06T14:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joytolearntuition.com\/?page_id=503"},"modified":"2026-07-06T14:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:41:49","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joytolearntuition.com\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated: 06\/07\/2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Who We Are (Data Controller)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joy to Learn Tuition Yarnfield, Staffordshire, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <strong><a href=\"mailto:privacy@joytolearntuition.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy@joytolearntuition.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are the data controller for all personal information collected through our website and tuition services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. What Personal Data We Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When you contact us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parent\/guardian name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child\u2019s name, age, school year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details about learning needs or tuition requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>During tuition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lesson notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic progress information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homework or assessment details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safeguarding\u2011relevant information (only if necessary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Website data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact form submissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comments (if enabled)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP address and browser user agent (for spam protection)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookies (see section below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> collect unnecessary data and we do <strong>not<\/strong> sell or share personal data for marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Lawful Bases for Processing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We process personal data under the following lawful bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contract<\/strong> \u2013 to provide tuition services you request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong> \u2013 for optional communications such as marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legitimate interests<\/strong> \u2013 website security, spam prevention, analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal obligation<\/strong> \u2013 safeguarding, tax records, accounting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. How We Use Your Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use your information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to enquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide tuition services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate lesson information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage bookings and payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain safeguarding standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our website and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet legal and regulatory obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Children\u2019s Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We teach children, so we handle children\u2019s personal information. We only collect what is necessary for tuition and safeguarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All children\u2019s data is provided by a parent or legal guardian. We do not directly market to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Comments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you leave a comment on our site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We collect the data shown in the comment form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We collect your IP address and browser user agent for spam detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An anonymised hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile image (Gravatar Privacy Policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/\">https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After approval, your profile picture is visible with your comment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email and website in cookies for convenience. These last <strong>one year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website may also use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essential cookies<\/strong> \u2013 required for the site to function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analytics cookies<\/strong> \u2013 to understand website usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functional cookies<\/strong> \u2013 to improve user experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Embedded Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These websites may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collect data about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your interaction with the embedded content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not control these websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. How Long We Keep Your Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enquiry emails: kept until no longer needed for business purposes (typically up to 24 months).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuition records: retained for up to 6 years to meet legal, accounting, and safeguarding obligations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comments: kept until deleted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookies: <strong>1 year<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics data: <strong>26 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We only keep data for as long as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Who We Share Data With<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We only share data with trusted service providers who help us run our business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website hosting provider (Hostinger)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress (site platform)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spam detection services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell or share your data for advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. International Transfers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some service providers may store data outside the UK. Where this happens, they use approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Your Rights Under UK GDPR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct inaccurate data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request restriction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request data portability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent at any time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We protect your data using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSL encryption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password\u2011protected systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restricted access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data minimisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No system is perfect, but we take reasonable steps to keep your data safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Complaints<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you can contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO)<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\">https:\/\/ico.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Changes to This Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this policy from time to time. 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