Privacy Policy
This GDPR privacy policy applies to all services provided by Ryburn Dyslexia including training, consultancy, tutoring, and assessment services.
Who We Are
Ryburn Dyslexia is operated by Sarah Read, specialist dyslexia teacher, trainer, tutor, and assessor.
For the purposes of UK GDPR, Ryburn Dyslexia acts as a data controller when handling personal information in relation to its services and business activities.
Ryburn Dyslexia is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under registration number ZC132081.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can contact:
Sarah Read
Ryburn Dyslexia
Email: sarah@ryburndyslexia.co.uk
What personal information is collected?
Depending on the services provided, Ryburn Dyslexia may collect the following information:
1. Non-Identifiable Information: This includes data gathered through the website, such as pages viewed, online browsing behaviour, clicks, and other actions. This information helps improve the website and services but does not identify you.
2. Personal Information: Personal information is collected when necessary to deliver contracted services, communicate with you, or ensure payment. Personal information may include:
Names of parents, carers, children, students, or professionals
Postal addresses
Email addresses and telephone numbers
Employment details or school information
Payment and invoicing information
Professional correspondence
Educational and Assessment Information
Where teaching or assessment services are provided, additional information may be collected, including:
Educational history
SEND documentation
Assessment data and reports
Developmental background
Relevant health information
Information provided by schools or other professionals
This information is only collected where necessary and, where appropriate, with parental or guardian consent.
How your information is used
Personal information is used only where necessary to deliver contracted teaching, tutoring, consultancy and assessment services. This includes:
· Communication with parents and schools
· Arranging appointments and managing records
· Producing assessment reports and recommendations
· Processing invoices and payments
· Meeting professional, legal and safeguarding obligations
· Improving website functionality and services
Ryburn Dyslexia does not sell, rent or exchange personal data with third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing Information
Under UK GDPR, personal information is processed on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests connected with providing professional educational services
Website Cookies and Analytics
The Ryburn Dyslexia website may use cookies or basic website analytics to improve functionality and understand website usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites operate effectively. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
If additional analytics or tracking services are introduced, this policy will be updated accordingly.
International Data Transfers
Ryburn Dyslexia does not routinely transfer personal information outside the United Kingdom.
If any third-party service providers store data outside the UK, appropriate safeguards will be in place to ensure information remains protected in accordance with UK GDPR.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your information has been handled, please contact Ryburn Dyslexia in the first instance. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
How to Get in Touch
If you have any questions or would like to contact me regarding your rights or the use of your personal data, please use the contact information below
Email: sarah@ryburndyslexia.co.uk
Phone: 07948385030
Last Modified: May 2026
How Long Information Is Kept
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal, professional, safeguarding, insurance, or accounting requirements. Typically:
• School service records are retained in accordance with contractual requirements
• Assessment and teaching records may be retained for up to six years after services end or until a child reaches the age of 25, where professionally required
• Financial records are retained in line with HMRC requirements
After this period, information is securely deleted or destroyed.
Your Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal information, including:
• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request erasure of information where appropriate
• Restrict or object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request transfer of your data to another organisation where applicable
To exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions about how I use your information, please contact me at sarah@ryburndyslexia.co.uk
Safeguarding
Information may be shared without consent where required to protect a child or comply with legal obligations.
How Information Is Stored
Ryburn Dyslexia takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.
Information is stored securely using:
Password-protected devices
Encrypted digital storage
Personal information may be collected through Google Forms for the purpose of facilitating information sharing. Submitted data will be temporarily stored in Google Forms and Google Docs, which are provided by Google. We only collect information that is necessary for the stated purpose and restrict access to authorised individuals only.
Sharing Information
Information is treated confidentially and will only be shared where necessary.
Information may be shared with:
Parents or guardians
Schools or educational settings
Relevant professionals involved in supporting the individual
Insurance providers
Professional accreditation or governing bodies for quality assurance purposes
Assessment materials or reports shared for accreditation or moderation purposes will be anonymised wherever possible.
Information will only be shared with schools or other professionals with appropriate consent unless there is a legal or safeguarding obligation requiring disclosure.
Working with Schools
Where tuition or assessments take place within a school setting, Ryburn Dyslexia may access relevant educational records, including:
Professional reports
SEND records
Assessment data
Educational support documentation
This information is used solely for the purposes of providing assessment or educational support services and is accessed only with appropriate consent.