GCSE Classroom Ltd

This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and GCSE Classroom Ltd, the owner and provider of this Website. GCSE Classroom Ltd takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:

• “Data” – Any information you submit to GCSE Classroom Ltd via the Website. This includes personal data as defined by the Data Protection Laws.
• “Cookies” – Small text files placed on your device by this Website to improve your experience. Details of cookies used are outlined in the “Cookies” section.
• “Data Protection Laws” – The UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and any other applicable regulations governing personal data processing.
• “GDPR” – The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
• “GCSE Classroom Ltd,” “we,” “us,” “our” – GCSE Classroom Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No: 13318939), with a registered office at Tyler House, Tyler Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6TY.
• “User” or “you” – Any third party accessing this Website, excluding employees or contractors of GCSE Classroom Ltd.
• “Website” – The website you are using, https://classroom42.com/, and any sub-domains unless otherwise stated.

2. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of GCSE Classroom Ltd and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to external websites accessed via links from this Website, including social media platforms.

For the purposes of Data Protection Laws, GCSE Classroom Ltd is the Data Controller—meaning we determine how and why your personal data is processed.

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Name
• Contact information (e.g., email addresses, phone numbers)
• IP address (automatically collected)
• Browser type and version (automatically collected)

This data is collected only in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in two ways:

a) Data Provided by You

We collect data when you:

• Contact us through the Website, email, phone, or other means
• Register for an account or our services
• Complete surveys for research purposes (optional)
• Make payments through the Website or other methods
• Subscribe to marketing communications

b) Data Collected Automatically

When you access the Website:

• We collect technical information about your visit (IP address, browser type, timestamps, interaction with Website content).
• We collect data via cookies, in line with your browser settings (see “Cookies” section for more details).

5. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

• Maintain internal records
• Improve our products and services
• Send you relevant marketing communications (only with consent)

We process this data under legitimate interest or your consent. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time (see “Your Rights” section).

Marketing Communications

We follow the “soft opt-in” rule for users who have previously engaged with us. For other users, explicit consent is required for marketing communications. You can withdraw consent anytime.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with third-party providers to support our platform and ensure secure data processing. These providers may assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email communications.

All third-party processors used by GCSE Classroom Ltd comply with GDPR and implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) for transfers outside the UK/EEA. A list of subprocessors is available upon request.

7. Keeping Data Secure

We implement technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including:

• Password-protected accounts
• Secure servers
• Encryption where applicable

If you suspect data misuse or a security issue, contact us at support@classroom42.com.

8. Data Retention

We store your data only for as long as necessary:

• Personal data – Retained for the duration of your use of our services plus a short period for administrative purposes.
• Marketing data – Retained until you opt out.
• Legal compliance data – Retained for the required statutory period.

Even if deleted, some data may remain in backup archives for legal and regulatory purposes.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to Access – Request copies of your data.
• Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another provider.
• Right to Object – Object to our processing of your data, including marketing.

To exercise your rights, contact support@gcseclassroom.com. If you’re unsatisfied with our response, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about how we handle personal data or need further information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

📧 support@thepeclassroom.com
📞 01789 569013