Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
IB Geography Pods ("the Website") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is stored, and the rights you have regarding your personal data.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Data Controller:
Geographypods Teaching Resources
Matthew Podbury
SIRET: 88031944700012
[email protected]
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is handled, please contact us using the email address above.
3. Information We Collect
When you purchase a subscription, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
Contract
To provide access to subscription services and fulfil purchases.
Legitimate Interests
To manage the website, respond to enquiries, maintain security and improve our services.
Legal Obligations
To comply with applicable accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
The website uses trusted third-party providers to deliver services, including:
These providers process personal information only as necessary to deliver their services and are responsible for maintaining appropriate security measures.
Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further information.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of the service providers used by this website may process data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with applicable data protection laws to protect personal information.
8. Data Retention
Subscription account information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services and manage customer accounts.
Inactive subscription data is normally removed from active systems within four weeks of subscription expiry.
Certain transaction, accounting and legal records may be retained for longer periods where required by law or legitimate business obligations.
9. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
10. Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or loss.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Children's Privacy
IB Geography Pods is intended primarily for teachers, schools and private tutors.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that personal information has been provided by a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
[email protected]
13. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality or business practices.
The latest version will always be published on this page and the date of the most recent revision will be shown at the top of the policy.
14. Contact
For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:
[email protected]
Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
IB Geography Pods ("the Website") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is stored, and the rights you have regarding your personal data.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Data Controller:
Geographypods Teaching Resources
Matthew Podbury
SIRET: 88031944700012
[email protected]
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is handled, please contact us using the email address above.
3. Information We Collect
When you purchase a subscription, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- School or organisation name (where applicable)
- Billing information
- Subscription details
- Communications sent to us via email or contact forms
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Create and manage subscriptions
- Provide access to website resources
- Process payments
- Respond to customer enquiries and support requests
- Communicate important information about subscriptions or website services
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse
- Meet legal, accounting and tax obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
Contract
To provide access to subscription services and fulfil purchases.
Legitimate Interests
To manage the website, respond to enquiries, maintain security and improve our services.
Legal Obligations
To comply with applicable accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
The website uses trusted third-party providers to deliver services, including:
- MemberSpace (subscription management) - Privacy Policy, GDPR & SCA information here
- Stripe (payment processing) - Privacy Policy information here
- Weebly/Square (website hosting and operation) - Privacy Policy Information here
These providers process personal information only as necessary to deliver their services and are responsible for maintaining appropriate security measures.
Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further information.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of the service providers used by this website may process data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with applicable data protection laws to protect personal information.
8. Data Retention
Subscription account information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services and manage customer accounts.
Inactive subscription data is normally removed from active systems within four weeks of subscription expiry.
Certain transaction, accounting and legal records may be retained for longer periods where required by law or legitimate business obligations.
9. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain user login sessions
- Process subscriptions
- Improve website functionality
- Monitor website performance and usage
10. Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or loss.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Children's Privacy
IB Geography Pods is intended primarily for teachers, schools and private tutors.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that personal information has been provided by a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Request transfer of your data where applicable
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with an appropriate data protection authority
[email protected]
13. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality or business practices.
The latest version will always be published on this page and the date of the most recent revision will be shown at the top of the policy.
14. Contact
For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:
[email protected]
