Privacy & Policy

Last modified: 14th July 2025

Introduction

This website is operated by Ben Tinsley, offering one-to-one online maths tutoring for students preparing for 11 Plus, GCSE, A Level, and university admissions (e.g. TMUA). You can contact me at:

Email: benjamin.tinsley54@gmail.com

Phone: 07544 139733

1. What personal data I collect

When you contact me or make an enquiry, I may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message. If you are a student, I may also keep records such as your year group, exam board, and areas of strength or weakness.

2. How I use your data

I use the information you provide to respond to enquiries, schedule tutoring sessions, and tailor lessons to your needs. I may also use it for service improvement or to manage administrative matters such as invoicing.

3. Legal basis for processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the legal bases I rely on for processing your data are:

  • Consent - when you voluntarily provide information.
  • Contract - when arranging and providing tutoring sessions.
  • Legitimate interest - for improving services and keeping necessary records.

4. How I store your data

All personal data is stored securely on password-protected devices or encrypted cloud platforms (e.g. email).

Only minimal and necessary information is kept.

I retain data for up to 12 months after tutoring ends, unless legally required to keep it longer.

5. Sharing your data

I do not share your personal data with any third parties, unless required to do so by law.

6. Your data protection rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • Access - ask for a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Rectification - request corrections to your data
  • Erasure - ask us to delete your data
  • Restriction or objection - limit how we use your data
  • Portability - request to transfer your data

To exercise any of these rights, please email: benjamin.tinsley54@gmail.com

7. Cookies and analytics

This website does not use cookies or analytics.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about your data, please contact:

Ben Tinsley: benjamin.tinsley54@gmail.com

If you're unhappy with how I handle your data, you can also contact the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk.

9. Changes to this privacy policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, services, or feedback. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of the most recent update shown at the top.

If the changes are significant, I will take reasonable steps to notify you (such as by email if you're an active client).