Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Personal Tutoring Institute ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the website SEALessons.com ("the Website"), collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act of Trinidad and Tobago. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller for SEALessons.com is Personal Tutoring Institute, located at 21 Sanchez Street, Arima, Trinidad & Tobago. If you have any concerns or questions about how your data is handled, please contact us at info@sealessons.com.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Location and IP address
• Education-related data provided voluntarily by tutors, parents, or students
• User-generated content, such as comments, listings, forum posts, and messages

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage user accounts and services
• To facilitate communication between users and service providers
• To display personalized content and advertisements
• To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We only process your data when there is a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Your explicit consent
• The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and marketing

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Website (e.g., hosting providers, email services). We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. Data may also be shared to comply with legal obligations or to enforce our Terms of Service.

7. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with GDPR, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable laws. You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at info@sealessons.com.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• The right to access your data
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to erasure ("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
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may store preferences, track website usage, and support security. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function correctly.

11. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s internet usage.

12. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Address: Personal Tutoring Institute, 21 Sanchez Street, Arima, Trinidad & Tobago

Last Updated: July 2025