Privacy policy

Effective Date: 17/03/2026
Last Updated: 17/03/2026

1. About This Policy

This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Website and Locked In Lessons LTD the owner and provider of this Website.

This Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use:
  • our website
  • our learning platform (LearnWorlds)
  • our services


We are the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

2. Who We Are

Locked In Lessons Ltd Company Number: 17081708
Registered address: 7 Diseworth Close, Derby, United Kingdom, DE73 6XE
Email: lockedinlessonsltd@gmail.com

3. Who This Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to:
  • Parents or guardians purchasing services
  • Students aged 13–17
  • Students aged 18+
  • Website visitors


For students under 18:
  • The parent/guardian is the account holder
  • The student uses the platform under parental supervision

4. Definitions

Account: user account used to access services
Data: all personal data you provide Services: courses, lessons, and related services
System: platform communications (chat, messaging, etc.)
Website: www.lockedinlessons.com

5. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

5.1 Identity & Contact Data
  • Parent/guardian name
  • Student name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Billing address


5.2 Account Data
  • Login credentials
  • Course enrolment
  • Student age
  • Predicted grades (if provided)
  • Learning support information (if provided)


5.3 Educational Data
  • Homework submissions
  • Coursework uploads
  • Teacher feedback
  • Assessment results

5.4 Communication Data
  • Messages between students and teachers
  • Customer support enquiries
  • Platform communications

5.5 Transaction Data
  • Payment history
  • Purchase records

Payments are processed securely via third-party providers (e.g. Stripe).
We do not store full card details.

5.6 Technical & Usage Data
  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser information
  • Login activity
  • Platform usage

6. Special Category Data

Where parents choose to provide information such as:
  • Learning difficulties
  • Diagnosed conditions
  • Educational needs


This may be classified as special category data.
We process this:
  • With explicit consent
  • Only where necessary to support learning
  • With restricted access

7. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

7.1 Contract
To:
  • Deliver courses
  • Provide tutoring
  • Manage accounts
  • Process payments
  • Provide access to the platform


7.2 Legitimate Interests
To:
  • Improve services
  • Monitor platform use
  • Ensure safety and safeguarding
  • Prevent misuse
  • Protect our business


7.3 Consent
Where required for:
  • Marketing communications
  • Special category data
  • Recording of 1:1 sessions


7.4 Legal Obligation
To:
  • Comply with UK law
  • Maintain financial records
  • Respond to safeguarding concerns
  • Respond to legal requests

8. Recording of Lessons

  • Group lessons will be recorded
  • 1:1 sessions may be recorded with consent


Recordings:
  • Are used for safeguarding and quality assurance
  • Are accessible within the platform only
  • Are not downloadable
  • Are deleted after up to 12 months unless required for safeguarding or legal purposes

9. Messaging and Monitoring

All communication must remain within the platform.

We:
  • Monitor messages for safeguarding
  • Retain chat logs for up to 12 months
  • Retain longer where required for safeguarding


Teachers:
  • Cannot download student data
  • Cannot store data locally
  • Cannot move communication to personal channels


Parents may request access to communication records.

10. Safeguarding and Disclosure

Where necessary, we may:
  • Contact parents
  • Share concerns with relevant authorities
  • Disclose information to protect a child

This may occur without consent where legally required.

11. Sharing Your Data

We share data only where necessary with trusted providers:
  • LearnWorlds (platform)
  • Stripe (payments)
  • Zoom (live lessons)
  • Email providers

All providers are required to protect your data.

We do not sell personal data.

12. International Transfers

Some providers may process data outside the UK.

Where this happens, we ensure safeguards such as: 
  • UK adequacy decisions
  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • UK International Data Transfer Addendum

13. Data Retention

We retain data as follows:
  • Account data: duration of enrolment + 2 years
  • Homework / submitted work: course duration + 12 months
  • Chat logs: up to 12 months
  • Recordings: up to 12 months
  • Payment records: 6 years

After this, data is deleted or anonymised.

14. Your Rights

You have the right to:
  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent


You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

15. Security

We implement appropriate security measures, including:
  • Secure platform access
  • Restricted teacher permissions
  • Encrypted payment processing
  • Secure hosting

16. Cookies

This Website uses cookies.
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

17. Third Party Websites

We are not responsible for external websites linked from our platform.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

The latest version will always be available on our Website.

19. Contact Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us at lockedinlessonsltd@gmail.com
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