Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1/2/26

1. Introduction

South Devon Tutors is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you use our website.

South Devon Tutors is a trading name of Porter Education Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”).

2. Who We Are

Data Controller: Nigel Porter
Porter Education Limited

Trading name: South Devon Tutors

Contact email: nigel@porter.education

We are responsible for ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

a) Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Enquiry messages
Tutor application details
Professional information (for tutors)

b) Tutor-specific information

If you apply to be listed as a tutor, we may collect:

Professional biography
Qualifications and experience
Subjects taught
Areas covered
DBS status (confirmation only — certificates are not stored)
Verification information
Profile photographs

c) Automatically collected data

When you use our website, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Referring website

This data is collected using cookies and analytics tools.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

Operate and maintain the website
Display tutor profiles within the directory
Respond to enquiries
Process tutor applications
Verify tutor information
Improve website performance
Send updates or newsletters (where consent is given)
Meet legal or regulatory obligations

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – where you opt in to communications
Contract – where processing is necessary to provide services
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the platform
Legal obligation – where required by law

6. Tutor Directory Listings

Tutor profiles are displayed publicly on the website with the tutor’s consent.

Only professional information chosen by the tutor will be published.

Personal contact details are not shared without permission.

7. Verification Information

Where tutors apply for verification:

We may view documentation such as DBS certificates or qualification evidence
We do not retain copies unless explicitly required and consented to
Verification reflects checks at a specific point in time

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information only:

With service providers supporting website operation (e.g. hosting, email services)
Where legally required
With consent from the individual

All third parties are required to comply with data protection law.

9. Data Storage and Security

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

Secure servers
Encrypted systems where applicable
Restricted access to personal information

Data is retained only for as long as necessary for its purpose.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details above.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Improve user experience
Analyse website traffic
Support site functionality

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Further information is provided in our Cookies Policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

13. Children’s Data

South Devon Tutors does not knowingly collect personal data directly from children.

All enquiries and agreements should be made by a parent or legal guardian.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The most recent version will always be available on our website.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

South Devon Tutors
Trading name of Porter Education Limited

Email: nigel@porter.education
Website: www.southdevontutors.co.uk