Privacy Policy
Telos Pathways LLP
Last Updated: 20 November 2025
Telos Pathways LLP (“Telos Pathways”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our students (primarily minors) and their parents or guardians (“Users”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, use our educational services, or otherwise interact with us.
Parents or guardians must review this Privacy Policy and provide consent for any child whose data we process.
How We Collect Information
Information Users provide to us
We collect personal information directly from Users when they interact with us. For example, when a User:
• Registers for our tutoring or academic programmes
• Subscribes to email updates
• Participates in lessons (including sessions held via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other online platforms)
• Shares documents such as school reports, academic assessments, or university application materials
• Fills out a form, signs an agreement, or contacts us with questions or requests
This information may include:
• Student details (name, date of birth, school, academic year)
• Academic information (grades, feedback, teacher comments, application drafts, essays, reports)
• Parent/guardian contact information (name, email, phone number, address)
• Payment information provided through third-party payment or invoicing providers
• Communications, lesson notes, assignments, and materials shared during instruction
• Any other information voluntarily provided in relation to our services
Information collected automatically
We, our service providers, and our analytics partners may automatically collect information when Users interact with our website or communications. This may include:
• Browser type, IP address, device identifiers
• Operating system and general location (e.g., city or region)
• Pages viewed, links clicked, and website usage behaviour
We use cookies, browser storage, logs, and similar technologies to gather this information. Users can manage cookies through their browser settings.
Information from third parties
We may receive information from:
• Schools (where a parent/guardian has authorised this)
• Service providers assisting in lesson delivery, communications, analytics, or payments
• Publicly available sources
• Social media platforms, to the extent Users engage with our official pages
All third-party information is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
How We Use Collected Information
Telos Pathways may use personal information for the following purposes:
To deliver and improve our educational services
• Providing tutoring, consulting, and academic support
• Developing tailored learning materials
• Monitoring academic progress
• Supporting school and university applications
To operate and enhance our website and services
• Displaying content
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Conducting analytics and service optimisation
To provide customer service and communication
• Responding to enquiries
• Managing bookings and scheduling lessons
• Sending service-related notifications
To manage payments and business operations
• Processing payments through third-party providers
• Maintaining financial, administrative, and operational records
To personalise User experience
• Understanding preferences
• Delivering customised learning resources
• Storing information needed for ongoing lesson continuity
To send marketing communications
We may send marketing emails (with the appropriate legal basis).
Users may opt out at any time.
Additional purposes with flexibility
In accordance with UK data protection law, we may also use personal information for:
• Internal training, quality assurance, and service development
• Research, analytics, and internal reporting (using aggregated, anonymised, or pseudonymised data where possible)
• Developing new educational tools, methods, or resources
• General business operations, such as audits, compliance checks, strategic planning, and operational improvements
These uses are limited to what is lawful, necessary, and compatible with the original purposes of collection under UK GDPR.
Where required, we will seek consent or ensure an appropriate lawful basis before processing.
For compliance, safeguarding, and fraud prevention
We may process or disclose personal information as necessary to:
• Protect the safety and wellbeing of students
• Comply with applicable UK laws, safeguarding obligations, or legal requests
• Prevent or detect fraud, misuse, or security incidents
• Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
To create anonymised or aggregated data
We may convert personal information into anonymised or aggregated data for lawful business purposes, including analytics, service improvement, or internal reporting.
Such data does not identify individual Users.
Sharing Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. We only share information where necessary and lawful.
We may share information with:
Third-party service providers
Including those supporting:
• Online lesson delivery
• Email and document hosting
• Website analytics and functionality
• Payment processing
• Administrative or operational services
All such providers operate under contractual obligations consistent with UK GDPR.
Tutors, academic partners, and authorised personnel
Only to the extent necessary to deliver our services.
Professional advisers
(e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurers)
Compliance and safety authorities
If required for legal, safeguarding, or regulatory reasons.
Business transfers
If Telos Pathways LLP undergoes a merger, restructuring, asset transfer, or similar transaction, User information may be shared with relevant parties under this Policy.
User Choices
Users have the following choices and rights:
Opting out of marketing
Users may unsubscribe at any time by using the link in marketing emails or contacting us directly.
Cookies
Users can control or disable cookies via browser settings.
Choosing not to provide information
If required information is not provided, we may be unable to deliver certain services.
Required fields will be clearly marked.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Parents or guardians acting on behalf of minors may:
• Request access to personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion where appropriate
• Restrict or object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request portability of data
Requests may be submitted through the contact information below.
Third-Party Websites
Links on our website may lead to external websites.
We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Users should review their respective policies.
How We Protect Information
We use technical and organisational measures designed to protect information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure, including:
• Encrypted storage and communications (where supported)
• Access controls and authentication
• Limited access for authorised personnel only
• Secure third-party service providers
No system is completely secure, but we follow industry-standard practices.
Children
Because our services are primarily aimed at minors:
• We process children’s information with verified consent from their parent or guardian
• We do not knowingly process data from children without appropriate authorisation
• If we discover that data was collected without required consent, we will delete it promptly
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Material changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date and may be communicated through additional notices where appropriate.
International Users
Telos Pathways LLP is based in the United Kingdom.
All information is processed according to UK GDPR and UK privacy laws, regardless of where Users access our services from.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Telos Pathways LLP
Email: info@telospathways.com