This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you use the PaedsMentor website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a transparent and lawful manner, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Paediatric Mentor
Privacy Policy
1 Introduction
2 Who We Are
PaedsMentor is an independent educational platform operated by a collective of practicing UK clinicians. For the purposes of data protection law, the website operator is the Data Controller. If you have questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact us via our Contact Page.
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What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data to facilitate your exam preparation:
Account and Registration Data
This includes your name (or chosen display name), email address, and encrypted username and password.
Usage and Learning Data
We track quiz attempts, scores, and progress tracking data, including performance in specific areas like AKP data synthesis or FOP core knowledge. This also includes timestamps of activity to help you monitor your revision pace.
Payment Information
We collect subscription status and transaction references. We do not store full payment card details; all payments are processed securely by third-party providers.
Technical Data
This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.
4 How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
Core Functions
To create and manage your user account, provide access to the 9,800+ MCQs and mock exams, and track progress to display performance feedback identifying your clinical reasoning strengths and weaknesses.
Operational Functions
To process subscriptions and payments, improve platform functionality based on usage trends, respond to support requests, and comply with legal obligations.
Important: We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
5 Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Contractual Necessity
To provide the revision services you sign up for.
Legitimate Interests
To operate, maintain, and improve the platform.
Legal Obligation
Where required by law.
Consent
Where applicable, such as for optional communications.
6 Cookies and Data Sharing
Cookies
We use cookies to maintain login sessions, improve user experience, and analyze website performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data is only shared with trusted third parties necessary for operation, such as website hosting providers, payment processors, and security services.
7 Data Security and Retention
Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including secure servers and limited administrative access.
Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the service or meet legal requirements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time via the Contact Page.
8 Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
9 International Users and Children
International
If you access the site from outside the UK, your data may be processed in the UK or other jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards.
Children
This website is intended for medical graduates and professionals; we do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.
10Changes and Contact
This policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current policy. For questions regarding your personal data, please contact us via our contact page.