Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Website: www.sassymacschooling.com
Company: SassyMac Schooling Ltd
Email: [email protected]

1. Introduction

SassyMac Schooling (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website, enrol in our classes, or contact us.

We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)

• Child’s name, age, and learning level

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

• Account login details (if you create an account)

• Communications with us via email, WhatsApp, forms, or social media

b. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and browser type

• Device information and operating system

• Usage data such as pages visited, session duration, and referring URLs

• Cookies and analytics data (see Section 9 below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and manage our online classes and homeschooling services

• Process payments and enrolments

• Communicate with parents and guardians

• Send updates, schedules, and course materials

• Respond to enquiries and provide customer support

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal and safeguarding obligations

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: to provide the educational services you have purchased.

• Legal obligation: to meet safeguarding, record-keeping, or accounting requirements.

• Legitimate interests: to improve our services and communicate essential updates.

• Consent: for optional communications such as newsletters or marketing updates.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely using encrypted systems and password-protected platforms (such as Thinkific, Google Workspace, and Zoom).
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Deliver services to you;

• Meet our legal and safeguarding obligations; or

• Resolve any disputes.

Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers who support our operations, such as:

• Thinkific (course platform)

• Zoom (live class delivery)

• Stripe/PayPal (payment processing)

• Google Workspace (email and cloud storage)

All third-party providers are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the agreed purpose.

7. Safeguarding and Child Protection

As an education provider, SassyMac Schooling follows strict UK Safeguarding Standards.
Any information shared about children (such as age, progress, or class participation) is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and used only for educational purposes.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Object to processing or request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
We will respond within 30 days.

9. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse how our site is used.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or be alerted when they are in use.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. All analytics data is anonymised and aggregated.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted communications (SSL certificates)

• Restricted staff access

• Secure passwords and authentication systems

• Regular reviews of data protection practices

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to other sites (e.g., educational resources or partner platforms).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The most recent version will always be available on our website.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.sassymacschooling.com