Our privacy policy was last updated on 24/08/2025.

This privacy policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your information when you use our services and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use your personal data to provide and improve the service. We do not use personal details for marketing purposes unless we have the explicit consent of yourself or a family member over the age of 16. By registering for our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy policy. 

1. Who are we?

Academic Edge is a tutoring company providing academic support to secondary school students in Ireland. We act as a Data Controller under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

Our contact details are:

Company: Academic Edge

Business Address:

Clody Lodge, Rathbride, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland W12 DR40

Email: academicedgegrinds@gmail.com 

Phone: +353(0)87 434 7783 

2. Personal data we collect 

When you use our services, we may collect the following information:

  • Parent/Guardian details: name, phone number, email address, and any other relevant contact details.

  • Student details: name, school year, and subjects of interest.

We do not request or process sensitive categories of data (e.g., health information, ethnicity, religion) unless strictly necessary and with explicit consent.

3. How we use personal data 

We only use the personal data provided for the following purposes:

  • To contact parents/guardians about tutoring sessions.

  • To arrange, confirm, or reschedule lessons.

  • To communicate important updates about our services.

We do not use personal details for marketing purposes unless we have your explicit consent.

We do not share personal data with third parties unless required by law.

4. Legal basis for proceeding 

We process personal data based on the lawful bases of Contract and Consent (as defined in Article 6 of the GDPR):

  • Contract: Processing is necessary to deliver tutoring services requested by you.

  • Consent: Where applicable, we will ask for your consent.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

5. How long we keep personal data 

We retain personal details only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Typically, this means:

  • Contact details are kept for the duration of your engagement with Academic Edge.

  • Basic records (e.g., invoices) may be retained for up to 6 years in line with Irish tax and accounting regulations.

Once data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.

6. How we protect your data 

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data, including secure storage, limited access controls, and staff training in data protection.

7. Your data protection rights 

Under GDPR, you have the following rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 8.

  • The right to access your data.

  • The right to correct inaccuracies.

  • The right to have your data erased (“right to be forgotten”).

  • The right to restrict or object to processing.

  • The right to data portability.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis for processing).

  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.

8. Sharing of data 

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal details. Data may only be shared with:

  • Service providers who support our operations (e.g., IT providers), under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Public authorities, where legally required.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Email: academicedgegrinds@gmail.com 

Phone: +353(0)87 434 7783