Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 01/03/2025
1. Who We Are
Welcome to Learn Geography Online (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
- Business Name: Learn Geography Online
- Website: https://learngeographyonline.com
- Contact: Please use our Contact Form for any privacy-related queries.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect personal data to provide tutoring services, manage course access, and improve your experience.
| Category | What We Collect | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Tutoring Data | Name, email, age, school year, tutoring progress notes | To personalise tutoring and track student progress |
| Course Access & Subscriptions | Email, name (via Thinkific) | To provide course access and manage subscriptions |
| Marketing Data | Email, role (student, parent, teacher) | To send relevant emails and offers |
| Website Usage Data | IP address, browser type (via Google Analytics) | To improve site performance and user experience |
Thinkific manages all course accounts and payments. We do not store passwords or payment details.
Tutoring progress records are securely stored on Google Drive and can be provided to parents/students via a read-only link upon request.
3. How We Collect Data
We collect data through:
✅ Mailing list sign-ups (via Kit)
✅ Thinkific course subscriptions
✅ Tutoring session records (Google Drive)
✅ Google Analytics (website usage tracking)
✅ Social media interactions (if you contact us via social platforms)
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
✅ Provide tutoring services & track student progress
✅ Send marketing emails (you can unsubscribe anytime)
✅ Provide customer support
✅ Improve website experience
We do not sell or rent your data.
5. How Long We Keep Data
We follow GDPR guidelines for data retention:
➤ Marketing Emails: Until users unsubscribe
➤ Customer Support Queries: 12 months
➤ Tutoring Data: Up to 6 years (if legally required)
➤ Thinkific Accounts: Managed by Thinkific, not us
You can request data deletion at any time via our Contact Form.
6. How We Protect Your Data
✅ Website Security: Hosted by Hostinger, secured with SSL encryption
✅ Data Storage: Google Drive (secured & restricted access)
✅ Software Updates: WordPress auto-updates & malware scanning
7. Your Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
✔ Access your personal data
✔ Correct inaccurate data
✔ Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
✔ Withdraw consent for marketing emails
✔ Request data portability (if applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us via our Contact Form.
8. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to improve website experience. This includes:
➤ Google Analytics (to track site performance)
➤ Future Advertising Cookies (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel)
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
A cookie consent banner will be added when we start using ads.
9. Third-Party Services We Use
Your data may be shared with the following third-party providers, strictly for business operations:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Thinkific | Course hosting & payments | Thinkific Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Website tracking | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Drive | Tutoring records storage | Google Privacy Policy |
| Kit | Email marketing | Kit Privacy Policy |
| Hostinger | Website hosting | Hostinger Privacy Policy |
We do not share personal data with third parties for advertising or reselling.
10. How to Contact Us
If you have any privacy-related concerns, please reach out via our Contact Form.