Last updated: February 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how OET Pathway collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
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Name and email address
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Account login details
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Payment confirmation (payments are processed by third-party providers; we do not store card details)
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Usage data related to course access
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
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Provide access to courses and mock exams
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Manage user accounts
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Process payments and access periods
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Provide customer support
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Improve website functionality
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
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Contractual necessity (providing access to paid services)
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Legitimate interests (site improvement and security)
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Legal obligations where applicable
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Data may be shared only with:
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Payment processors
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Hosting and technical service providers
…strictly for service delivery purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain user data only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide services
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Comply with legal and accounting requirements
6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Request data portability
Requests can be made via our Contact Us page.
7. Cookies
OET Pathway uses cookies for:
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Login sessions
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Website functionality
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Performance analytics
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, but no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the website means you accept the updated policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions, please use our Contact Us page.
