Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Edunion UK Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use our website and services.
Edunion UK Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a data controller under registration reference: ZC115641.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Edunion UK Limited
21 Navigation Way
Preston
PR2 2YP
United Kingdom
For the purposes of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, we act as a Data Controller and, in certain circumstances, a Data Processor.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
3.1 Personal Information
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Name (student, parent, or contractor)
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Email address
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Phone number
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Address (where required)
3.2 Student Information
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Age and educational level
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Lesson schedules and attendance
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Learning progress and feedback
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Homework and materials produced during lessons
3.3 Contractor (Teacher) Information
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Qualifications and professional experience
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Background and safeguarding checks
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Performance and lesson feedback
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Scheduling and availability data
3.4 Financial and Transaction Data
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Payment records
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Invoices and billing information
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Contractor payment details
3.5 Lesson Content and Recordings
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Lesson recordings (video/audio)
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Classroom interactions
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Student participation and submitted work
3.6 Usage Data
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IP address
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Device and browser information
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Website usage and analytics data
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
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Provide and manage our online educational services
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Schedule and deliver lessons
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Communicate with students, parents, teachers, and partners
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Monitor teaching quality and performance
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Support safeguarding, welfare, and appropriate conduct
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Process payments and manage financial records
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Improve our services, systems, and user experience
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Respond to enquiries and requests
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Working with Educational Partners
We work with approved educational partners, including schools, agencies, and organisations.
In these cases:
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Personal data may be shared with or received from partners
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We may act as either a Data Controller or Data Processor, depending on the arrangement
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All partners are contractually required to comply with applicable data protection and safeguarding standards
6. Children’s Data
Our services are provided to children under the supervision of parents or guardians.
We:
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only collect children’s data where parental or guardian consent has been provided
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process such data strictly for educational and safeguarding purposes
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We take appropriate steps to protect children’s privacy and ensure their data is handled responsibly.
7. Lesson Content, Recordings and Safeguarding
We process lesson-related data as part of delivering our services.
This includes:
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recording lessons for quality assurance, safeguarding, and training
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sharing recordings with parents, guardians, and approved educational partners via authorised systems
Once recordings are accessed or downloaded by authorised users:
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Edunion does not control further storage or use
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however, all partners are contractually required to handle such data responsibly
We do not use student or teacher content for marketing without explicit consent.
We process personal data where necessary to ensure:
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safeguarding
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welfare
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appropriate conduct of all participants
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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operate and maintain our website
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improve user experience
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analyse website performance
Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
9. Sharing Your Data
We may share personal data with:
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approved service providers (e.g. scheduling, communication, analytics platforms)
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educational partners
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professional advisers and auditors
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regulatory authorities where required by law
We do not sell personal data.
10. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
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Performance of a contract (delivery of educational services)
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Legal obligation (safeguarding, financial and regulatory compliance)
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Legitimate interests (service improvement, quality assurance, operational management)
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Consent (where required, including for children and marketing use)
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
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deliver our services
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meet legal and regulatory obligations
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resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Lesson recordings are typically retained in line with platform policies unless required for safeguarding or legal purposes.
12. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect personal data, including:
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secure systems and platforms
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restricted access controls
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internal safeguarding and data handling procedures
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
13. International Transfers
Personal data may be processed outside the UK where necessary for service delivery.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.
14. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, individuals have the right to:
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access their personal data
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correct inaccurate data
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request deletion of their data
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restrict or object to processing
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request transfer of their data
Requests can be made by contacting us directly.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: