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Privacy Policy

Beat 4 Beat Medical Last updated: May 2026

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1. Who We Are

Beat 4 Beat Medical is a UK-based online learning platform providing evidence-based health education for healthcare professionals and members of the public. Our website is located at www.beat4beatmedical.co.uk.

For any privacy-related queries, please contact us at: info@beat4beatmedical.co.uk

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2. What Data We Collect

When you register and use our platform, we may collect the following personal data:

• Full name
• Email address
• Username and password (encrypted)
• Course enrolment and progress records
• Quiz and assessment results
• Certificates of completion
• Login activity and access logs
• Communications sent via our contact form

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3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your user account
• To enrol you in courses and track your progress
• To issue certificates of completion
• To communicate with you about your account or courses
• To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To improve our platform and services

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the UK GDPR:

• Contract — to provide you with the services you have signed up for
• Legitimate interests — to improve our platform and ensure its security
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Consent — where you have given us explicit consent to process your data

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5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Our hosting and platform provider (Moodle)
• Email delivery services used to send account notifications
• Google (reCAPTCHA on our contact form — subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• Legal authorities if required by law

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6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

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7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability — request your data in a portable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@beat4beatmedical.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

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8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure the platform functions correctly and to remember your preferences. For full details please refer to our Cookie Policy.

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9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. All passwords are encrypted and access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you via the platform and update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: www.ico.org.uk Phone: 0303 123 1113

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Beat 4 Beat Medical | info@beat4beatmedical.co.uk | www.beat4beatmedical.co.uk

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Cookie Policy

Beat 4 Beat Medical Last updated: May 2026

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences and improve your experience.

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2. How We Use Cookies

Beat 4 Beat Medical uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Session cookies — keep you logged in as you navigate the platform
• Security cookies — protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Preference cookies — remember your language and accessibility settings

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience on the platform:

• MoodleSession — maintains your login session
• MOODLEID — remembers your username for future visits

Third Party Cookies

We use the following third party services which may set their own cookies:

• Google reCAPTCHA — used on our contact form to prevent spam. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy at www.google.com/privacy

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3. How Long Cookies Last

• Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — remain on your device for up to 12 months

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4. How to Control Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly.

For guidance on managing cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies

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5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via the platform.

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6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies please contact us at:

Email: info@beat4beatmedical.co.uk Website: www.beat4beatmedical.co.uk

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Beat 4 Beat Medical | info@beat4beatmedical.co.uk | www.beat4beatmedical.co.uk