Our Data Protection Policy

www.davismethod.co.uk / www.davismethod.ie Privacy Policy

Type of website: Personal learning services
Effective date: 7 June 2025

www.davismethod.in (the "Site") is owned and operated by Davis UK & Ireland. Davis UK & Ireland is the data controller and can be contacted at:

info@davismethod.co.uk
+44 (0)3300 010680
47 — 49 Church Street, Malvern WR14 2AA, UK
or
13 Adelaide Road, Dublin D02 P950, Ireland

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Purpose
 

The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:
 

• The personal data we collect;

• How we use collected data;

• Who has access to the data collected;

• The rights of Site users; and

• The Site's cookie policy.
   

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR and India Data Protection.
 

For users in the European Union, we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation (EU) 2016/679. For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

For users in India, we comply with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA). All processing of personal data for Indian users is conducted in a fair, lawful and transparent manner, consistent with the rights and duties outlined in the DPDPA.
 

Consent
 

By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

• The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.
   

When the legal basis for us processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent to that processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, it will not make processing which we completed before you withdrew your consent unlawful.
 

You can withdraw your consent by: Contacting the Data Protection Officer (see below).
 

Legal Basis for Processing
 

We collect and process personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so. These include:
 

• Consent for specific purposes;

• Processing necessary to pursue legitimate interests, such as security, customer support, fraud prevention, optimisation, and communication;

• Processing necessary to fulfil a contract with you; and

• Processing necessary to comply with legal obligations under applicable UK, EU, or Indian law.
   

Personal Data We Collect
 

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy.
 

Data Collected Automatically:
 

• IP address;

• Location;

• Hardware and software details;

• Clicked links;

• Content viewed.
   

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way
 

• Name;

• Email address;

• Phone number;

• Address;

• Payment details;

• Information you voluntarily provide through forms, purchases or enquiries.
   

How We Use Personal Data
 

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and optimise our services;

• Deliver goods and coordinate communications;

• Personalise experiences and support;

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
   

Who We Share Personal Data With
 

Employees
 

We may disclose user data to employees who need access to perform their roles.
 

Third Parties
 

• Learning services professionals working on behalf of Davis UK & Ireland;

• Couriers for product delivery;

• Our licensing partner, Davis Dyslexia Association International (USA).
   

We only share what is necessary for the intended purpose.
 

Other Disclosures
 

We may disclose personal data:
 

• If required by law;

• During legal proceedings;

• To assert our legal rights;

• As part of a business transfer or reorganisation.
   

Data Storage Duration
 

We store personal data for a period of five years, unless required longer by law. You will be informed if retention exceeds this period.
 

Data Protection Measures
 

We use encryption, secure servers, access control, and confidentiality agreements to protect your data. While we take reasonable steps to secure data, no system is immune from risk.
 

International Data Transfers
 

We may transfer your data internationally, including to:

• The United Kingdom;

• The United States;

• The European Union;

• South Africa;

• Canada.
   

Transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards including adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses.

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User Rights

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Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

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• Access your data;

• Correct or delete your data;

• Object to or restrict processing;

• Withdraw consent;

• Data portability;

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
   

Children
 

We collect data from children under 16 only with parental consent, and only where needed for delivery of personalised learning services.
 

Your Choices
 

You may contact us to:

• Review, modify, or delete your data;

• Opt out of communications or marketing;

• Withdraw consent where applicable.
   

Cookies
 

We use cookies to:
 

• Remember preferences (functional);

• Improve usability (analytical);

• Support third-party integrations (e.g. analytics, advertising).
   

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
 

Policy Updates
 

This Privacy Policy may change periodically. Updates will be published with a new effective date. We encourage regular review.
 

Complaints and Contact Information
 

If you have a concern, contact our Data Protection Officer:
 

Richard Whitehead
richard.whitehead@davismethod.co.uk
+44 (0)3300 010680
47 — 49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 2AA, UK
 

If unresolved, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, the Data Protection Commission in Ireland, or the Data Protection Board in India.

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