Privacy Notice – Follow The Science Resources

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I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services.

1. Who We Are

Follow The Science  provides free and paid GCSE science resources to support secondary school students (aged 14–18) in their exam preparation. This website is operated via Wix, with some content hosted through third-party services such as Heyzine and email marketing platforms.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect limited personal data in the following ways:

• Email address – collected when users request access to a free exam success guide or sign up for updates or free resources.

• Website analytics data – e.g., country of visit, general traffic information (via Wix or Google Analytics).

• Community interactions – if you choose to join discussion groups or post comments.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, biometric, or financial data) or require full names, addresses, or phone numbers.

3. How We Use Your Data

We only use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To deliver the free or paid educational resources you request.

• To send relevant study tips, educational updates, and occasional offers via email (you can unsubscribe at any time).

• To manage user access to certain areas of the website (e.g., logged-in revision content).

• To understand how users interact with the website, so we can improve its functionality and content.

We do not sell your data or use it for non-educational marketing.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the basis of:

• Legitimate interests – for delivering and improving educational services.

• Consent – where required for email marketing (with a clear opt-out available in every message).

By signing up, you confirm you are aged 14 or over. If you are under 18, you are encouraged to review this notice with a parent or guardian.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party tools to deliver content and communication:

• Heyzine – for interactive resources (e.g., guides and booklets).

• Email marketing platform – to send emails with educational content.

• Wix – our website platform, which handles general hosting and analytics.

All third-party services are reviewed for GDPR compliance. Your data may be stored or processed outside the UK/EU, but only with appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Object to or restrict certain types of processing

• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, email us at: izclarke@followthescience.co.uk

7. Data Retention

We retain your email and account-related data for no longer than two years after your last activity. Inactive users and unsubscribers will be removed from our systems periodically.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. Access to data is restricted and monitored.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to help us understand website traffic and user interaction. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

Isobel Clarke 
Email: izclarke@followthescience.co.uk