LernaSync, a product of WAGMI SOLUTIONS LTD ("we", "us", or "our"), is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our tutoring management platform.
01Who We Are
Data Controller:
WAGMI SOLUTIONS LTD (trading as LernaSync)
128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
Email: privacy@lernasync.com
Data Protection Officer:
Email: dpo@lernasync.com
We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
ICO Registration Number: [Pending Registration]
02Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation and management | Contract - necessary to provide our service |
| Educational services delivery | Contract - performance of tutoring services |
| Communication with users | Contract and Legitimate Interests |
| Safety and security | Legitimate Interests - platform security |
| Legal compliance | Legal Obligation - compliance with UK law |
| Marketing (with consent) | Consent - you can withdraw at any time |
| Analytics and improvement | Legitimate Interests - service improvement |
03Personal Data We Collect
3.1All Users
- Identity Data: Full name, username
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number (optional)
- Account Data: Password (encrypted), account preferences
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: How you interact with our platform
3.2Students
- Educational Data: Grade level, subjects, academic progress
- Assignment Data: Homework submissions, grades, feedback
- Attendance Data: Session attendance records
- Date of Birth: For age-appropriate services (optional)
3.3Parents
- Relationship Data: Linked student accounts
- Contact Preferences: Communication settings
3.4Tutors
- Professional Data: Qualifications, subjects taught, bio
- Performance Data: Session history, student feedback
3.5Administrators
- Organization Data: School/company details
- Management Data: User management activities
04How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
- ✅ Provide and manage tutoring services
- ✅ Facilitate communication between tutors, students, and parents
- ✅ Track academic progress and assignments
- ✅ Schedule and manage tutoring sessions
- ✅ Send important platform notifications
- ✅ Improve our services through analytics
- ✅ Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
- ✅ Comply with legal obligations
- ✅ Send marketing communications (with your consent)
05How We Share Your Personal Data
5.1Within Your Organization
Your data is shared with:
- Tutors: Can see assigned students' academic data
- Parents: Can see their children's progress and assignments
- Administrators: Have access to manage users and data within their organization
5.2Third-Party Service Providers
We share data with:
| Provider | Purpose | Location | Safeguards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database and authentication | USA | Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) |
| Vercel | Application hosting | USA | Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) |
| Resend | Email delivery | USA | Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) |
All third-party providers are contractually required to protect your data and only process it according to our instructions.
5.3Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data if:
- Required by UK law or court order
- Necessary to protect our rights or property
- To prevent fraud or security threats
5.4International Transfers
Some of our service providers are located outside the UK. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:
- ✅ Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the ICO
- ✅ Adequacy decisions (for transfers to approved countries)
- ✅ Data Processing Agreements requiring equivalent protection
06Your Data Protection Rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
6.1Right of Access (Subject Access Request)
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
6.2Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
6.3Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
6.4Right to Restrict Processing
Request that we limit how we use your personal data.
6.5Right to Data Portability
Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6.6Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
6.7Rights Related to Automated Decision Making
You will not be subject to automated decisions that significantly affect you without human review.
How to Exercise Your Rights:
- Email: privacy@lernasync.com
- Use the in-app "Privacy Settings" page (coming soon)
- Written request to our address above
We will respond within one month of receiving your request.
07Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Account Data | Duration of account + 1 year | Service provision and legal compliance |
| Educational Records | 6 years after last interaction | UK education record-keeping requirements |
| Financial Records | 6 years | UK tax law requirements |
| Consent Records | 7 years after withdrawal | Proof of compliance |
| Audit Logs | 6 years | Security and compliance |
After the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
08Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- ✅ Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- ✅ Access Controls: Role-based access and row-level security
- ✅ Authentication: Secure password requirements and session management
- ✅ Audit Logs: Comprehensive logging of data access
- ✅ Regular Testing: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
- ✅ Staff Training: Regular data protection training
- ✅ Incident Response: Data breach procedures in place
09Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience. See our separate Cookie Policy for details.
Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality (no consent needed)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage (requires consent)
Marketing Cookies: Currently not used
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings or our cookie banner.
10Children's Privacy (Under 13)
While UK GDPR does not set age 13 as a specific threshold for online services, we take extra care with younger children's data:
- ✅ We collect minimal data from children
- ✅ Parents can access and control their children's data
- ✅ Children's data is never used for marketing
- ✅ We provide age-appropriate privacy notices
Parental Rights:
Parents can request access to, rectification of, or deletion of their child's data at any time.
Age-Appropriate Services:
Our services are designed to be educationally appropriate and safe for all ages.
11Educational Records
For users in educational settings:
- Educational records are protected with appropriate access controls
- Only authorized personnel (tutors, administrators) can access student records
- Parents have the right to access their children's educational records
- Records are retained in accordance with UK education guidelines
12Automated Decision Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
If we introduce such processing in the future, we will:
- Inform you in advance
- Obtain your consent where required
- Provide an opportunity for human review
13Data Protection Impact Assessments
We conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing activities to ensure your rights are protected.
14Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Email notification
- Prominent notice on our platform
- Requiring re-consent where legally required
Current Version: 1.0
Last Updated: 1 February 2026
15Complaints and Contact
Contact Our Data Protection Officer:
Email: dpo@lernasync.com
Address: WAGMI SOLUTIONS LTD, 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Lodge a Complaint with the ICO:
If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
16Legal Framework Summary
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- ✅ UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- ✅ Data Protection Act 2018
- ✅ Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- ✅ Children's Code (Age Appropriate Design Code)
- ✅ Equality Act 2010 (for educational accessibility)
Questions? Contact us at privacy@lernasync.com
Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your rights under UK law.