Privacy Policy

Last updated May 01, 2021

Thank you for visiting Appleton Tutoring ("Company", "we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at Margaret@AppletonTutoring.co.uk.

When you visit our website http://www.appletontutoring.co.uk (the "Website"), and more generally, use any of our services (the "Services", which include the Website), we appreciate that you are trusting us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. In this privacy notice, we seek to explain to you in the clearest way possible what information we collect, how we use it and what rights you have in relation to it. We hope you take some time to read through it carefully, as it is important. If there are any terms in this privacy notice that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of our Services immediately.

This privacy notice applies to all information collected through our Services (which, as described above, includes our Website), as well as, any related services, sales, marketing or events.

Please read this privacy notice carefully as it will help you understand what we do with the information that we collect.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

 Personal information you disclose to us

In Short:  We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Website or otherwise when you contact us.

The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Website, the choices you make and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:

Personal Information Provided by You. We collect names; phone numbers; email addresses; contact preferences; and other similar information.

All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

 Information automatically collected

In Short:  Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Website.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use or navigate the Website. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Website and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Website, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.

The information we collect includes:

• Log and Usage Data. Log      and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage and performance      information our servers automatically collect when you access or use      our Website and which we record in log files. Depending on how      you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device      information, browser type and settings and information about your activity      in the Website (such as the date/time stamps associated with      your usage, pages and files viewed, searches and other actions you take      such as which features you use), device event information (such as system      activity, error reports (sometimes called 'crash dumps') and hardware      settings).
• Device Data. We collect device data      such as information about your computer, phone, tablet or other device you      use to access the Website. Depending on the device used, this device      data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server),      device and application identification numbers, location, browser type,      hardware model Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating      system and system configuration information.
• Location Data. We collect location      data such as information about your device's location, which can be either      precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type      and settings of the device you use to access the Website. For      example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data      that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can      opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing      access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your      device. Note however, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use      certain aspects of the Services.

2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short:  We process your information for purposes based on legitimate business interests, the fulfilment of our contract with you, compliance with our legal obligations, and/or your consent.

We use personal information collected via our Website for a variety of business purposes described below. We process your personal information for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests, in order to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations. We indicate the specific processing grounds we rely on next to each purpose listed below.

We use the information we collect or receive:

• To send administrative information to you. We may use your personal information to send you product, service and      new feature information and/or information about changes to our terms,      conditions, and policies.
• To protect our Services. We may      use your information as part of our efforts to keep      our Website safe and secure (for example, for fraud monitoring      and prevention).
• To enforce our terms, conditions and policies for business      purposes, to comply with legal and regulatory requirements or in      connection with our contract.
• To respond to legal requests and prevent harm. If we receive a subpoena or other legal request, we may need to      inspect the data we hold to determine how to respond.
• Fulfil and manage your orders. We may use your information to fulfil and manage your orders,      payments, returns, and exchanges made through the Website.
• To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user. We may use your information to provide you with the requested      service.
• To respond to user inquiries/offer support to users. We may use your information to respond to your inquiries and      solve any potential issues you might have with the use of our Services.
• To send you marketing and promotional communications. We may use the personal information you send to us for our      marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing      preferences. For example, when expressing an interest in obtaining      information about us or our Website, subscribing to marketing or      otherwise contacting us, we will collect personal information from you.      You can opt-out of our marketing emails at any time (see the "WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?"      below).
• Deliver targeted advertising to you. We may use your information to develop and display      personalized content and advertising (and work with third parties who do      so) tailored to your interests and/or location and to measure its      effectiveness.
• For other business purposes. We      may use your information for other business purposes, such as data      analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our      promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Website,      products, marketing and your experience. We may use and store this information      in aggregated and anonymized form so that it is not associated with      individual end users and does not include personal information. We will      not use identifiable personal information without your consent.

3. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?

In Short:  We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfil business obligations.

We may process or share your data that we hold based on the following legal basis:

• Consent: We may process your data if you have      given us specific consent to use your personal information for a specific      purpose.
• Legitimate Interests: We      may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our      legitimate business interests.
• Performance of a Contract: Where      we have entered into a contract with you, we may process your personal      information to fulfil the terms of our contract.
• Legal Obligations: We      may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in      order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial      proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court      order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet      national security or law enforcement requirements).
• Vital Interests: We      may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to      investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our      policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the      safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation      in which we are involved.

More specifically, we may need to process your data or share your personal information in the following situations:

• Business Transfers. We      may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during      negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or      acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

In Short:  We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.

5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short:  We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements). No purpose in this notice will require us keeping your personal information for longer than 2 years.

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

6. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

In Short:  We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security, and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Website is at your own risk. You should only access the Website within a secure environment.

7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

In Short:  We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Website. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any unauthorised personal data we may have collected from children under age 18 via this website, please contact Margaret@AppletonTutoring.co.uk.

8. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. 

Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete. 

Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances. 

Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. 

Your right to object to processing - You have the the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you, in certain circumstances.

You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.

Cookies and similar technologies: Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Website. To opt-out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Website visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.

9. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice. 

10. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?  

In Short:  Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

11. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?  

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO), Dr Margaret Appleton, by email at Margaret@AppletonTutoring.co.uk, or by post to:

Appleton Tutoring

Dr Margaret Appleton

18 Carn End

Holywood BT18 9PX

United Kingdom

12. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?  

Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it in some circumstances. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please submit a request form by clicking here.

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at Margaret@AppletonTutoring.co.uk

You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

The ICO’s address: 

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

This policy was created by Termly.io, with additions from the ICO privacy notice template.