Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 March 2026

DrMCAT ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website drmcat.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our tutoring services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, schedule a consultation, or enrol in tutoring services, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message content and enquiry details
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or search terms
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and schedule consultations
• Provide and manage tutoring services
• Send appointment reminders and service-related communications
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. Specifically, we use:

• Google Analytics (GA4): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, and referring sources. This data is aggregated and anonymised. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality, such as remembering your navigation preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with the following third-party service providers who assist in operating our business:

• Email service provider (Brevo): To send contact form submissions and service-related emails
• Google Analytics: For website analytics (as described above)
• Web hosting provider: To host and serve our website

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it for the specific purposes we have authorised.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our website
• Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. If you request deletion of your data, we will comply within 30 days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Portability: Request a portable copy of your data

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our partner sites (doctormcat.com, mcatdoctor.com, tutorsofoxford.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

• Dr. Stuart Donnelly
• DrMCAT
• 5425 Oberlin Drive, Suite 202N
• San Diego, CA 92121
• Phone: 917-568-2473
• Email: