Ben Short Tutoring Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Aug 27, 2025

At Ben Short Tutoring, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to complying with the rules and spirit of PIPEDA.

1. Who We Are

Ben Short Tutoring provides educational tutoring services both online and in-person. Our website is designed to share information about our services and enable users to get in touch, book sessions, or access learning resources.

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: bcphysicstutor@gmail.com


Phone: 604 442 3433


Address: 2358 W 6th Ave, Vancouver BC, V6K 1V9

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

a. Information You Provide

Full name


Contact details (email address, phone number)


Student’s age and educational level


Booking or registration information


Payment details (processed securely through a third-party provider)


Messages or enquiries you submit through our contact form or email


b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address


Browser type and version


Pages visited and time spent on site


Referral source (how you found our site)


Device and operating system details
 (This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies—see our Cookie Policy.)


3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries and provide tutoring services


To process bookings, payments, and session arrangements


To communicate with you about your sessions, account, or service updates


To improve our website functionality and user experience


To comply with legal and regulatory obligations


We will not use your personal data for marketing without your explicit consent.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing. We may share your data only with:

Tutors assigned to work with your child (limited to relevant information)


Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. payment processors, booking systems) under confidentiality agreements


Regulatory bodies or law enforcement if required by law


5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your personal information securely on encrypted servers and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

We keep your data only for as long as necessary—typically for 6 years for financial records, and 1–2 years for tutoring-related communications unless otherwise required.

6. Your Rights

PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Access your personal data


Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data


Request deletion of your data (where applicable)


Object to or restrict certain types of processing


Withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent)


Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)


To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Email].

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to external websites. This privacy policy applies only to our website; we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Ben Short Tutoring

Email: bcphyiscstutor@gmail.com

Phone: 604 442 3433

Address: 2358 W 6th Ave, Vancouver BC, V6K 1V9