Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7th June 2026

Who We Are

Beacon Reading ("we", "our", or "us") provides online phonics and reading tuition for children and educational support for parents and schools.

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Beacon Reading
Email: ali@beaconreading.co.uk
Website: www.beaconreading.co.uk

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Information submitted through contact forms
Information relating to tutoring enquiries
Information you provide when booking or attending tutoring sessions

Information about children

Where tutoring services are provided, we may collect information about a child that is necessary to deliver educational support, such as:

First name
Age or school year
Reading or phonics attainment information
Learning needs relevant to tuition

We only collect information about children with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Technical information

When you visit our website, it may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Website usage information through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide tutoring services
Manage bookings and communications
Assess educational needs and progress
Improve our website and services
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Maintain business records

Our Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent
Performance of a contract
Legitimate interests
Compliance with legal obligations

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Online tutoring platforms
Payment processing services
Professional advisers where required

These providers only process information on our behalf and must keep it secure.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

How We Store and Protect Information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal obligations.

Children's Data

Protecting children's information is particularly important to us.

We collect only the information necessary to provide tutoring services and educational support. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for providing consent where required.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors use the site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
Request transfer of your data
Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first.

You also have the right to complain to the UK's data protection regulator:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.