Lek and Luca English

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Last updated: 13/04/2026

 

1. Who I Am

I am Russell Holton, trading as Lek and Luca English a sole trader providing online tutoring services.

I am the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.

Contact details:
Email: [your email address]
Business address : Available on request.

 

2. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following personal information:

• Student name and (if applicable) parent/guardian name

• Email address and telephone number

• Billing and payment details

• Information about tutoring needs, academic level, and learning preferences

• Lesson notes and progress records

• Communications sent to me by email, contact forms, or messaging platforms

If I tutor children, I may also process personal data relating to a parent or guardian.

 

3. How I Collect Personal Data

I collect personal data when you:

• Contact me via my website, email, or social media

• Book or pay for tutoring sessions

• Take part in tutoring sessions

• Communicate with me during the course of tuition

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Contract – to provide tutoring services you request

• Legitimate interests – to manage my business, communicate with clients, and improve my services

• Legal obligation – for tax, accounting, and record‑keeping purposes

• Consent – where required (for example, for marketing communications)

 

5. How I Use Your Data

I use personal data to:

• Deliver online tutoring services

• Communicate about lessons, schedules, or invoices

• Maintain accurate records of learning progress

• Comply with legal and tax obligations

I do not sell personal data to third parties.

 

6. Sharing Your Information

I only share personal data where necessary, for example with:

• Payment providers (e.g. PayPal)

• Online tutoring platforms or video conferencing services (e.g. Zoom, Google Meet)

• Accountants or HMRC where legally required

All third parties are required to handle data securely and lawfully.

 

7. International Data Transfers

Some of the services I use (e.g. cloud storage or video conferencing) may store data outside the UK.
Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements.

 

8. How I Store and Protect Data

I take appropriate security measures to protect personal information, including:

• Password-protected devices and accounts

• Secure storage systems

• Limiting access to personal data to only what is necessary

 

9. How Long I Keep Data

I keep personal data only as long as necessary:

• Client records: up to 6 years for accounting and legal purposes

• Communications: as long as relevant to the tutoring relationship

Data is securely deleted when no longer needed.

 

10. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact me using the details above. I will respond within one calendar month, in line with ICO guidance.ico

 

11. Children Under 18 and Parent/Guardian Consent

I take the privacy and protection of children’s personal data very seriously.

Where I provide tutoring services to students under the age of 18, I will usually collect and process personal data relating to both the student and their parent or legal guardian.

• I rely on parental or guardian consent to process a child’s personal data where consent is required.

• A parent or guardian will normally be the primary point of contact for bookings, payments, and communications.

• Personal data relating to children is limited to what is strictly necessary to provide tutoring services and maintain appropriate records.

I take additional care to ensure that children’s data is:

• Processed fairly and transparently

• Kept secure and confidential

• Not shared unnecessarily with third parties

Parents or guardians may exercise data protection rights on behalf of their child, including requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data, by contacting me using the details in this policy.

 

12. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how I handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

 

13. Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on my website.