PASSMAP – Privacy Policy
PASSMAP (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the PASSMAP platform.
1. Who We Are
PASSMAP is an online educational platform designed to support Physician Associates preparing for the UK Physician Associate Registration Assessment (PARA).
For the purposes of UK data protection law, PASSMAP is the data controller.
Contact email: support@passmap.co.uk
2. What Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to provide and improve the PASSMAP service.
Information you provide directly:
Name
Email address
Account login details
Subscription status
Information collected through platform use:
Learning progress and performance data
Question attempts and accuracy
Usage patterns (e.g. pages accessed, features used)
Payment information:
Payments are processed securely by third-party providers (e.g. Stripe)
PASSMAP does not store your card or payment details
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Create and manage your account
Provide access to PASSMAP content
Track learning progress and performance
Process subscriptions and payments
Improve platform functionality and content
Communicate important service-related updates
Respond to support requests
We do not sell your data or use it for unrelated marketing.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity – to provide access to PASSMAP
Legitimate interests – to improve and secure the platform
Legal obligation – where required by law
Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (e.g. optional communications)
5. Analytics and Platform Tools
PASSMAP may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the platform.
These tools help us:
Improve usability
Identify technical issues
Enhance learning features
Analytics data is used in an aggregated or anonymised form where possible.
6. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using reputable third-party services, including:
Cloud hosting and databases
Payment processors
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Provide the PASSMAP service
Meet legal or regulatory requirements
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@passmap.co.uk.
9. Cookies
PASSMAP may use essential cookies or similar technologies to ensure proper platform functionality.
Where required, cookie consent will be requested.
10. Third-Party Services
PASSMAP may link to or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms.
We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies where applicable.
10. Third-Party Services
PASSMAP may link to or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms.
We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies where applicable.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the platform or legal requirements.
Where changes are significant, we will take reasonable steps to notify users.
Continued use of PASSMAP indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: support@passmap.co.uk
Platform: PASSMAP
Plain-English Summary
PASSMAP collects only the data needed to run the platform, improve learning, and manage subscriptions.
We don’t sell your data.
You stay in control of your information.
