Privacy and Cookies Policy v1.3

Effective from 23 October 2024. Updated 23 October 2024. Previous versions: v1.1, v1.2.

By using the site, you are expressly accepting the Terms outlined in our Terms & Conditions and Privacy and Cookies Policy. Please read these Terms carefully before using this site.

On this page, as part of our Privacy and Cookies Policy, you will find our Privacy Policy and our Cookies Policy.

Privacy Policy

Introduction: OSCEstop Education LTD is committed to safeguarding your privacy and personal information. This privacy policy sets forth the types of information we collect, the methods by which we use it, and your rights regarding your information, in compliance with the UK’s Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal basis for doing so is based on your consent.

Information We Collect: We may collect personal information when you interact with our website. This can include your name, email address, IP address, geographical location, web browser type and version, operating system, mailing address, account information, content accessed, scores, purchase history, records of consent and any other details you provide through our contact forms, subscriptions, or other communication channels. Additionally, we gather information about your website usage, such as visited pages, visit date and time, and device type.

Usage of Your Information: The collected information is utilised to operate website accounts, enhance our website, tailor your experience, conduct research, and communicate with you. We may use your email to send updates, promotional materials, and information about our services and products. Your information might also be used to respond to your inquiries. We share information with select third parties who provide services for us/our website, such as Google Analytics, Meta Platforms Inc, Cloudfare and Paddle (Ireland). Your personal information will not be sold or shared with other third parties, except as required for services specified in our terms or under legal obligations.

Research-specific use: Data you submit on the site may be used to research, including processing through machine learning to provide personalized feedback and improvement strategies. We further analyse this data to refine our service and contribute to research. This research may involve: Examining the pages you visit; OSCE Station scores submitted; Questions you’ve answered on Qbank; and other activities or data. Please note that any data used for potential publication will be analysed anonymously to ensure your privacy.

Data Storage and Security: Your data is processed and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR. We are committed to the security of your personal information and have implemented suitable technical and organisational measures for its protection. However, please be aware that no security system is infallible. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated and/or as long as we have your consent. This will usually be for a period of 5 years after data is collected.

Data Sharing: We may share anonymised datasets with third parties for research and marketing. We utilise Google Analytics and Cloudfare Analytics, provided by Google Inc. and Cloudfare Inc. Under certain legal circumstances, we may be required to share data with authorities.

Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal information. You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us via our website or email [email protected].

Policy Updates: We may modify this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data collection practices, usage, or in response to legal and regulatory updates. Significant changes will be communicated to you.

Contact Information: For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookie policy

Introduction: This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They are used to enhance your browsing experience and help website owners understand how visitors interact with their sites.

How we use cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and to gather information about how you interact with our site. We use this information to improve our website and to personalize your experience. We also use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. Some of the cookies we use are essential for the website to function properly, while others are used for analytics and advertising purposes.

Third-party services placing cookies on our site include:

Meta Platforms, Inc Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Please see Meta Cookies Policy.

Google: Some of the data collected by this provider is for the purposes of personalization and measuring advertising effectiveness. Please see Google Privacy Policy.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features.

Analytical cookies: These cookies are used to collect information about how you use our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our site, and we use this information to improve our website.

Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They also help us understand how effective our advertising campaigns are.

Consent: Your consent to cookies is obtained when you first visit the website and at 3-monthly intervals by pop-up notice. You can choose which cookies you accept or reject at this time. You can can withdraw consent after initially agreeing by emailing us at [email protected].

Your choices regarding cookies: You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, and you can also opt out of interest-based advertising. Please consult your browser’s help documentation for more information on how to do this.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact the Website at [email protected].