Privacy Policy for Biology with Christine
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Last Updated: 11/02/2025
Welcome to Biology with Christine! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.ukbiotutor.com] (the “Site”), purchase our products, or interact with us.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: When you purchase a product, sign up for updates, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, billing address, telephone number, payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors like Stripe or PayPal), and any other information you provide.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This helps us improve our services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand user behaviour. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process and fulfill your orders
Provide customer support
Send updates, promotional materials, and newsletters (with your consent)
Improve our website, products, and services
Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing (for UK/EU Users)
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill your purchases and provide services.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, communicate with you, and secure our Site.
Consent: For marketing communications (you can withdraw consent at any time).
Legal Obligations: Where required by law.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information with:
Squarespace: Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which processes data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
Payment Processors: Such as Stripe or PayPal, to securely process payments.
Service Providers: Who assist with website analytics, email marketing, or customer support.
Legal Requirements: If required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, including secure data storage provided by Squarespace and secure payment processing. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [christine@aiqchat.com].
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. International Data Transfers
Since Squarespace is a U.S.-based company, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries outside the UK or EU. Squarespace implements appropriate safeguards to protect your data during such transfers.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Biology with Christine
Email: christine@aiqchat.com
Website: www.ukbiotutor.com