Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18/02/2026
Last Reviewed: 18/02/2026

Who I Am

I am Louise Blunderfield of Kind Steps Learning, a sole trader providing private tutoring services in the UK.

For the purposes of data protection law, I am the data controller of the personal data you provide.

You can contact me at:

Email: info@kindstepslearning.co.uk

ICO Registration

Under the Data Protection Act 2018, most sole traders who process personal data must pay a data protection fee to the:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• I am registered with the ICO.
  Registration Number: ZC094224
• You can search the public register at www.ico.org.uk.

What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process:

• Parent/guardian name and contact details
• Student name, age and school year
• Educational information relevant to tuition
• Emergency contact details
• Relevant medical or additional needs information (where necessary)
• Payment and invoicing information
• Website contact form enquiries                

I do not collect more information than is necessary.

Why I Collect Your Data

Under UK GDPR, I must have a lawful basis for processing your data.

I process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contract – To provide agreed tutoring services.
Legal obligation – For safeguarding and tax record purposes.
Legitimate interests – To manage bookings, communication and business administration.
Vital interests – In the event of an emergency involving a student.

I do not use your information for automated decision-making.

How Your Data Is Used

Your data is used to:

• Arrange and deliver tutoring session
• Communicate about lessons and progress
• Issue invoices and process payments
• Maintain safeguarding records if required
• Respond to enquiries

I do not sell or trade your personal data.

Sharing Your Data

I may share information only where necessary:

• With secure payment providers
• With professional advisers (e.g., accountant)
• With safeguarding authorities if legally required

Information is shared only where lawful and necessary.

How Your Data Is Stored

I take appropriate security measures including:

• Password-protected digital storage
• Secure devices
• Limited access to personal data
• Secure disposal of records when no longer required

How Long I Keep Your Data

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for:

• Tutoring services
• Legal and tax requirements
• Safeguarding obligations

After this, data is securely deleted or destroyed.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure (where appropriate)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact: info@kindstepslearning.co.uk

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you have the right to complain to the:

Information Commissioner's Office
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

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Updates to This Notice

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