Last updated: November 2025

Company Name: Exam Ready Economics
Data Controller: Exam Ready Economics
Registered Address: C/O) Laverick Walton. Kingfisher House, B3 Kingsway N, Gateshead, NE11 0JQ, United Kingdom
Email: hello@examreadyeconomics.com
Website: www.examreadyeconomics.com

1. Introduction

Exam Ready Economics (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This notice explains what information we collect, how we use it, how long we keep it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described below.

2. What We Collect

A. Information You Provide

When you sign up, book tutoring, join our membership, or download free resources, we may collect:

• Name, email address, phone number

• Billing and/or shipping address

• Payment information (processed securely via Stripe or PayPal)

• Messages or enquiries you send us

• Lesson, progress, or membership notes (if applicable)
  
  

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we collect:

• IP address, browser type, time zone, and device information

• Pages visited, time spent, and referral source

• Cookies, log files, tags, and pixels (see our Cookie Policy)

We use this to improve site performance and security.

3. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity – to deliver tutoring, memberships, and digital resources.

• Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free resource.

• Legal obligation – to meet tax and accounting requirements.

• Legitimate interest – to improve our services, prevent fraud, and communicate with current clients.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and personalise tutoring, membership, and resources

• Process payments and issue invoices

• Send updates, study tips, or promotional emails (only with your consent)

• Improve our website and user experience

• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

• Meet legal or regulatory obligations
  
  

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime via the link at the bottom of each message.

5. Data Security

We take security seriously and use:

• SSL encryption for all web traffic

• Password-protected systems for stored data

• Restricted access for staff and contractors

• Ongoing monitoring for threats or breaches
  
  

If a data breach occurs, we’ll notify affected individuals and the ICO within 72 hours where feasible.

6. Sharing Your Data

We never sell or rent your information.
We only share limited data with trusted third-party processors essential to our operations, including:

• Systeme.io – website hosting, email automation, and membership management

• Stripe / PayPal – secure payment processing

• Google Analytics – anonymous usage analytics

• Meta (Facebook) and Google Ads – targeted advertising (with consent)

• Zoom / Google Meet – online lessons
  
  
  

All third parties comply with UK GDPR and have signed data-processing agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

Some providers store data outside the UK (e.g. Stripe in the US).
Where this occurs, data is protected by adequacy regulations or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK Government.

8. Retention Period

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

• Financial and transaction records – 6 years (for legal compliance)

• Tutoring and membership records – up to 12 months after the final session

• Marketing lists – until you unsubscribe
  
  After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to operate our site, remember preferences, and analyse performance.
Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics or advertising) run only with your consent via our cookie banner.
For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for users aged 16 and above.
When tutoring minors, we collect data from parents or guardians only.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to processing or request restriction

• Data portability (receive your data in a readable format)
  
  

To exercise these rights, email hello@examreadyeconomics.com.
We will respond within 30 days.

If you’re dissatisfied, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

www.ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113

12. Behavioural Advertising

We may use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads via:

• Facebook Ads

• Google Ads
  
  

You can opt out at any time:

• Facebook Ad Settings

• Google Ad Preferences

• Your Online Choices (UK)

We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

13. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on individuals.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect operational or legal changes.
The most recent version will always be published on our website with an updated “Last updated” date.

15. Contact

Questions or data requests?
📩 Email: hello@examreadyeconomics.com
🏢 Address: Kingfisher House, B3 Kingsway N, Gateshead, NE11 0JQ, United Kingdom