Privacy Policy

 Last updated: September 2025

At Science Made Easy, your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit our website or book tutoring services.

1. Who We Are

Science Made Easy is run by Peter Schofield, an independent science tutor based in the UK. For the purposes of data protection law, I am the Data Controller of the information you provide.

If you have any questions, please contact:
📧 Email: peter@sciencemadeeasy.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07533 661434

2. What Information We Collect

When you contact me or book tuition, I may collect the following information:

• Name of parent/guardian and/or student
   
• Contact details (email address, phone number)
   
• Student age and school year
   
• Details about learning objectives and exam board
   
• Payment information (for processing tuition fees)
   
• Any other information you choose to provide
   

This website may also collect limited technical information (e.g. cookies, IP address, browser type) to help improve functionality and performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data will be used to:

• Arrange and deliver tutoring sessions
   
• Communicate about bookings, payments, and progress
   
• Provide tailored learning support
   
• Manage invoices and financial records (for accounting and tax purposes)
   
• Comply with legal obligations
   

I will never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

I rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:

• Contract – to provide tutoring services you request.
   
• Legal obligation – to keep financial records.
   
• Consent – for optional communications (e.g. updates, newsletters).
   

5. How Long Your Data is Kept

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary:

• Student records: kept during the tutoring relationship and securely deleted within 12 months after it ends.
   
• Financial records: retained for up to 6 years, as required by law.
   

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you
   
• Request corrections if data is inaccurate
   
• Request deletion of your personal data (where legally possible)
   
• Restrict or object to how your data is used
   
• Request data portability
   

To exercise your rights, please contact me using the details above.

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

7. Data Security

Your data is stored securely and access is restricted. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

8. Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve browsing and site performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.