Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely.
Effective Date: 16 April 2025 | Last Updated: 14 October 20261. Who We Are
TEduNet ("we", "our", or "us") is an online education provider offering live online classes for students in the UK. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely.
Website: www.tedunet.com
Email: [email protected]
2. Scope of This Policy
- Students and parents/guardians
- Visitors to our website
- Job applicants and contractors submitting CVs or personal data
- Any individual interacting with TEduNet through forms, email, or integrated platforms
3. What Data We Collect
A. From Students and Parents/Guardians
- Full name, address, date of birth
- School year and subject selections
- Email and phone number
- Academic progress, attendance, and feedback
- Communications via Microsoft Teams
- IP address, browser/device info (for security and usage monitoring)
B. From Job Applicants & Tutors (Careers Form)
- Full name, contact details, address
- Education history and qualifications
- Employment history
- Uploaded CVs and personal statements
- References and right-to-work documentation
C. From Website Visitors
- Contact form submissions
- IP address and browser details (via cookies and logs)
D. From TEduNet AI (Enrolled Students)
- Questions students ask TEduNet AI and the answers it gives
- Ratings students give to answers
4. How We Use Your Data
- Provide educational services and live class delivery
- Provide TEduNet AI to enrolled students
- Manage enrolments, attendance, and academic feedback
- Communicate with students and parents
- Evaluate job applications and tutor profiles
- Ensure platform security and prevent misuse
- Comply with safeguarding and legal obligations
5. Lawful Bases for Processing
- Contract: to provide educational services and employment contracts
- Consent: for optional communications and marketing
- Legitimate interest: to operate and improve our services
- Legal obligation: to meet safeguarding, tax, and compliance requirements
6. How We Store and Secure Your Data
- Encrypted, access-controlled platforms (e.g., Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint)
- Access only by authorised staff
- Regular backups and monitoring
- Firewalls, endpoint protection, and security policies
Job applicant data is stored for up to 6 months unless employment is offered, in which case it becomes part of the staff record.
7. International Data Transfers
Staff working remotely only access data necessary for their role. All data transfers comply with UK GDPR Chapter V and are governed by strict agreements.
8. Who We Share Data With
- Tutors under contract with TEduNet
- Educational and communication platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams)
- IT and support service providers under confidentiality
- Google, whose Gemini API generates TEduNet AI's answers (see section 12)
- Website services listed in section 12 (analytics, spam protection, reviews and WhatsApp chat)
- Law enforcement or regulators where legally required
We do not sell or rent any personal information.
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
- Access your data (Subject Access Request)
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent (for optional communications)
- Request data portability (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO: ico.org.uk
To exercise your rights, email us at: [email protected]
10. Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention |
|---|---|
| Student data | 2 years after course completion |
| Parent/Guardian contacts | 2 years after course completion |
| Tutor/Staff records | During employment + 6 years |
| Job applicant CVs | Up to 6 months if not hired |
| Email communication logs | 2 years |
| TEduNet AI conversations | 3 months, then deleted |
| Website analytics | 14 months (Google default) |
11. Cookies and Tracking
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): help us understand how visitors use our website. These are only set if you click Accept on our cookie banner.
- Your cookie choice: we remember whether you accepted or declined in your browser, so we don't ask again on every visit.
- Cookieless analytics (Ahrefs Web Analytics and Umami): count visits and page views without setting cookies.
- Other services on our website, such as Google reCAPTCHA and the Trustpilot reviews widget, may set their own cookies. See section 12.
You can change your choice or withdraw consent at any time using "Cookie settings" in the website footer. You can also manage cookies in your browser settings.
12. Third-Party Services
We use trusted services like Microsoft Teams (for live classes) and Microsoft 365 (for document and email management). These platforms are GDPR-compliant and maintain their own privacy and security policies.
Our website also uses the following services. Each provider has its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics (Google): website analytics, only if you accept analytics cookies
- Google reCAPTCHA (Google): protects our enrolment, interest, contact and careers forms from spam. Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
- WhatsApp (Meta): only if you choose to message us using the WhatsApp button
- Trustpilot: shows our reviews on the website
- Ahrefs Web Analytics and Umami: cookieless website analytics
TEduNet AI uses Google's Gemini API to generate answers. Under Google's Gemini API terms, Google does not use students' conversations to improve its products, but keeps them for a limited time to detect misuse of its service. We keep conversations for 3 months, then delete them.
13. Safeguarding and Child Protection
All staff and tutors undergo vetting procedures and are trained to handle student data appropriately. Any concerns are escalated through designated safeguarding channels.
14. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in law or data practices. The most recent version will always be published on our website.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Privacy Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 3633 8142
Address: 20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU, United Kingdom
Website: www.tedunet.com