Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11th February 2026.

At Pathway to Med School, we are committed to protecting the privacy of students and parents. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information as you prepare for medical school.

1. Information We Collect

We collect data necessary to provide high-quality admissions support:

  • Identity Data: Name and date of birth.

  • Contact Data: Email and phone number.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To deliver the courses.

  • Legitimate Interests: To send you relevant updates and to improve our course materials.

  • Consent: For marketing emails or when using your success stories/testimonials (which you can withdraw at any time).

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We only share it with:

  • Internal Tutors: Strictly on a "need-to-know" basis to facilitate your learning.

  • Service Providers: Secure platforms for payment processing (e.g., Stripe), email delivery, and hosting.

  • Regulatory Bodies: Only if required by law or for safeguarding purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain student data only as long as necessary:

  • Course Participants: Typically for 6 years after your course ends to comply with financial and legal record-keeping.

  • Enquiries: If you do not enrol, we delete your data after 1 year.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate academic or contact details.

  • Erasure: Request that we delete your data (the "Right to be Forgotten").

  • Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another provider.

6. Contact Us

For any data-related queries or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Lead at:
Email: info@pathwaytomedschool.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).