1. Introduction

This website provides maths teaching resources. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely.

2. Data I Collect

2.1 Server Logs

When you visit the site, the hosting provider automatically collects:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access

This information is used for security, performance monitoring, and preventing misuse.

2.2 Cookies

The site uses minimal cookies:

  • Admin cookies: Only set for site administrators (e.g., remembering login sessions).
  • Analytics cookies: Only used if analytics are enabled (see section 2.4).
  • No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

2.3 Contact Form

If you use the contact form, I collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The content of your message
  • Your IP address (automatically logged for security)

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

2.4 Analytics

This site uses analytics to understand how visitors use the website and to improve content.

The analytics tool may collect:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website

Analytics may use cookies to track usage patterns. Data may be processed outside the UK/EU depending on the provider (e.g., Google Analytics processes data in the US).

You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time through your browser settings.

3. Why I Collect This Data

  • To maintain website security and performance
  • To respond to messages sent through the contact form
  • To understand how visitors use the site and improve content
  • To prevent spam and misuse of the site

4. Who I Share Data With

  • Hosting provider (server logs only)
  • Email provider (when you send a message through the contact form)
  • Analytics provider (usage data only)

I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.

5. How Long I Keep Data

  • Server logs: Typically 7–30 days (depending on the hosting provider)
  • Contact form messages: Kept only as long as needed to respond
  • Analytics data: Retained according to the analytics provider’s settings

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent for analytics or contact at any time

To exercise these rights, contact me at: southportmathstuition@gmail.com

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact: southportmathstuition@gmail.com