Last updated: 29th August 2026

Revision Notes ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Revision Notes is an online educational platform providing free and subscription-based revision resources for GCSE and A-Level students.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect the following information.

Information You Provide

When you create an account, purchase a subscription or contact us, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Password (stored securely in encrypted form)

• Billing address (if required)

• Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)

• Messages you send us through contact forms or email

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referring website

• Search terms used on our website

• Cookies and similar technologies

Payment Information

We do not store your full payment card details.

Payments are processed securely by our payment provider (for example, Stripe), who are responsible for handling your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• create and manage your account;

• process subscription payments;

• provide access to subscriber-only content;

• improve our website and services;

• personalise your experience;

• respond to enquiries;

• provide customer support;

• detect fraud or misuse;

• comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Marketing

If you choose to join our mailing list, we may send you:

• revision advice;

• new content updates;

• product announcements;

• important service updates;

• promotional offers.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.

We will only send marketing communications where we have your consent or another lawful basis to do so.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• keep you signed in;

• remember your preferences;

• measure website performance;

• analyse visitor behaviour;

• support website functionality.

Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings.

Please see our Cookie Policy for further information.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:

• your consent;

• performance of a contract;

• compliance with a legal obligation;

• our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website.

These may include:

• payment processors;

• website hosting providers;

• email service providers;

• analytics providers;

• customer support platforms;

• security and fraud prevention services.

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information.

We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may store or process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this happens, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information, including the use of approved contractual safeguards where required.

9. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

Examples include:

• Account information while your account remains active.

• Billing records for the period required by tax and accounting laws.

• Customer support communications where reasonably necessary to resolve issues or comply with legal obligations.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• access your personal information;

• correct inaccurate information;

• request deletion of your personal information;

• restrict processing;

• object to processing;

• request a copy of your information in a portable format;

• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for students, including those under the age of 18.

We only collect personal information necessary to provide our services.

If you are under 18, you should obtain permission from a parent or guardian before purchasing a subscription.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information unlawfully, we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

12. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.

These include, where appropriate:

• encrypted connections (HTTPS);

• secure password storage;

• access controls;

• regular software updates;

• monitoring for security threats.

However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us.

16. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so that we have the opportunity to resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Address:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

United Kingdom