Privacy Policy

PassCraft Tutors (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data relating to parents/legal guardians and students who use our online tutoring services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: PassCraft Tutors
Contact Email: adam@passcraft.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us using the details above.

2. Whose Data We Collect

We collect personal data relating to:

  • Parents or legal guardians

  • Students

  • Website users who submit enquiry or consent forms

3. What Data We Collect

Depending on the form submitted and the services provided, we may collect:

Parent / Guardian Data

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

Student Data

  • Name

  • Date of birth

  • Subject(s) studied

  • Areas of academic difficulty

  • Session notes and progress records

Online Session Data

  • Audio or video recordings of tutoring sessions only where explicit parental consent has been given

4. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data only for the purpose of providing educational support, including:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Assessing student needs

  • Scheduling and delivering online tutoring sessions

  • Recording session notes and tracking academic progress

  • Communicating with parents/guardians regarding lessons

We do not use personal data for marketing purposes and do not sell or share data with third parties.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where parents/guardians provide explicit consent for:

    • Ongoing tutoring

    • Storage of student data

    • Session recordings

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage tutoring services, where appropriate and proportionate

Consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting us.

6. Session Recordings

By default, online tutoring sessions are not recorded. Sessions will only be recorded if a parent or legal guardian specifically requests it and provides explicit consent. In such cases, recordings are used solely for educational review, quality assurance, or safeguarding purposes. They are stored securely, access is restricted to authorised individuals only, and recordings are retained only as long as necessary before being securely deleted. Tutoring will continue as normal if consent to record is not given.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure storage systems

  • Restricted access on a need-to-know basis

  • Use of reputable online platforms for tutoring and communication

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide tutoring services or comply with legal obligations.

8. Sharing of Data

We do not share personal data with third parties except where:

  • Required by law

  • Necessary for safeguarding or legal compliance

We do not transfer personal data outside the UK.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at adam@passcraft.co.uk

10. Children’s Data

We provide tutoring services to students aged 14–16.

  • Parental or legal guardian consent is required before tutoring commences

  • Parents/guardians retain full rights over their child’s personal data

  • We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: adam@passcraft.co.uk