Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored and shared when you visit sharpvisionmcq.com (the “Website”), subscribe to communications, access free or paid educational resources, purchase products, use mock examinations or otherwise interact with Sharp Vision MCQ.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the operator of Sharp Vision MCQ, Sharp Vision Consulting Co, Ltd.

1.  Scope

Sharp Vision MCQ provides educational materials and services relating primarily to preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (“SQE”), including articles, study resources, multiple-choice questions, mock examinations, downloadable materials and related educational content.

The Website may be accessed by users in different countries, including the United Kingdom.

Where applicable, personal data will be handled in accordance with relevant data protection laws, including:

• the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong (“PDPO”); and
• the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and Data Protection Act 2018.  

2.  Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the Website and our services, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information you provide

This may include:

• your name;
• your email address;
• information submitted through registration, subscription or contact forms;
• information relating to your purchase;
• communications you send to us;
• survey responses or feedback that you choose to provide; and
• information required to provide access to educational products or mock examinations.

2.2 Purchase and transaction information

When you purchase a product, we may receive or retain information relating to the transaction, such as:

• the product purchased;
• transaction date;
• amount paid;
• order or transaction reference;
• payment status; and
• information necessary to administer the purchase.

Payment information may be processed directly by third-party payment service providers. We do not ordinarily receive or store your complete credit or debit card details where these are processed directly by the payment provider.

2.3 Mock examination and learning activity

Where you use a mock examination or other assessment service, we may collect or receive information such as:

• your name or email address;
• examination access information;
• date and time of access;
• number of attempts;
• answers submitted;
• scores and results; and
• other information generated through your use of the assessment platform.

Mock examinations may be delivered through third-party services such as ClassMarker.

2.4 Technical and usage information

When you use the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address;
• browser type;
• device type;
• operating system;
• referring pages;
• pages visited;
• approximate location derived from technical information;
• dates and times of access; and
• other website usage information.

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, hosting services and similar technologies.

3.  How We Collect Personal Data

We may collect personal data when you:

• visit or use the Website;
• subscribe to an email list;
• request or download a free resource;
• register for or access Paired MCQs or other educational materials;
• purchase a mock examination, ebook or other digital product;
• take a mock examination;
• complete a survey or provide feedback;
• contact us by email or through the Website; or
• otherwise interact with our services.

We may also receive limited personal data from service providers involved in providing our services, such as payment processors, website hosting providers, email service providers and assessment platforms.

4.  How We Use Personal Data

We may use personal data for the following purposes:

• to operate and maintain the Website;
• to provide requested educational resources and services;
• to process and administer purchases;
• to provide access to mock examinations and other digital products;
• to administer examination attempts and access periods;
• to communicate with you about purchases or services;
• to respond to enquiries and provide customer support;
• to send newsletters, educational updates and marketing communications where permitted;
• to understand how users interact with the Website and educational materials;
• to improve our questions, mock examinations, resources and services;
• to detect misuse, unauthorised sharing, fraud or security issues;
• to maintain business and transaction records; and
• to comply with legal, regulatory, accounting and tax obligations.

We will not use personal data for a purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.

5.  Lawful Bases Where the UK GDPR Applies

Where the UK GDPR applies, we process personal data only where there is an appropriate lawful basis.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

Performance of a contract — where processing is necessary to process an order, provide a purchased product, deliver mock examination access or otherwise perform our obligations to you.

Legitimate interests — where processing is reasonably necessary for purposes such as operating and improving the Website, protecting our educational content, preventing misuse, maintaining security and administering our business, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

Consent — where you have consented to receive marketing communications or to particular uses of cookies or similar technologies where consent is required.

Legal obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal, accounting, tax or regulatory requirements.

6.  Email Communications and Direct Marketing

If you subscribe to our mailing list or otherwise consent to receive marketing communications, we may use your name and email address to send you:

• educational articles and resources;
• information relating to SQE preparation;
• updates about Sharp Vision MCQ; and
• information about products, mock examinations or other services that may be relevant to you.

Where consent is required by applicable law, marketing communications will be sent only with the required consent.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in our marketing emails or by contacting us.

Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not prevent us from sending necessary transactional or service-related communications, such as order confirmations or information necessary to provide a product you have purchased.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

7.  Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:

• providing essential website functionality;
• remembering preferences;
• maintaining website security;
• processing transactions;
• understanding website traffic and usage; and
• improving Website performance.

Some cookies are necessary for the Website to function. Other cookies, including certain analytics or marketing cookies, may require your consent depending on applicable law.

Where required, you will be given an opportunity to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

8.  Sharing Personal Data

We may share personal data with third-party service providers where reasonably necessary to operate our Website and provide our services.

These may include providers of:

• website hosting and infrastructure;
• website and e-commerce functionality;
• payment processing;
• email delivery and marketing services;
• mock examination and assessment platforms, including ClassMarker;
• analytics and website performance services;
• security, fraud prevention and technical support; and
• professional, accounting or legal services.

These providers may process personal data on our behalf or, in some circumstances, as independent data controllers under their own privacy policies.

We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order or a competent authority, or where reasonably necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal rights.

9.  International Data Transfers

Because the Website serves users internationally and uses third-party technology providers, personal data may be processed or stored in countries other than the country in which you are located.

Where applicable data protection law requires safeguards for an international transfer of personal data, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that an appropriate lawful transfer mechanism or safeguard is used.

10.  Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including to:

• provide products and services;
• administer purchases and examination access;
• maintain appropriate business and financial records;
• respond to enquiries;
• resolve disputes;
• prevent fraud or misuse; and
• satisfy legal, tax, accounting and regulatory requirements.

Different categories of personal data may therefore be retained for different periods.

Where personal data is no longer reasonably required, we will take appropriate steps to delete, anonymise or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or misuse.

However, no website, internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should take appropriate precautions when using online services and protect any access links, passwords or credentials provided to you.

12.  Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on the laws applicable to you, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to:

• request access to personal data held about you;
• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances;
• request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;
• object to certain processing;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• request transfer of certain personal data where applicable; and
• make a complaint to an applicable data protection authority.

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions and may not apply in every circumstance.

To exercise a relevant right, please contact us using the details below. We may request information reasonably necessary to verify your identity before responding.

13.  Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites and services, including payment providers, ClassMarker, social media services and official information sources.

Those third parties may collect and process personal data independently in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites or services. You should review the relevant third party’s privacy information before providing personal data to it.

14.  Children’s Privacy

The Website and our educational products are not directed specifically at children.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal data from children in circumstances where parental or guardian consent is required by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal data to us inappropriately, please contact us.

15.  Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our Website, services, technology, service providers or legal obligations.

The updated version will be published on the Website and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Where a change is material and applicable law requires additional notification or consent, we will take appropriate steps to provide that notification or obtain that consent.

16.  Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, our handling of personal data, or a request relating to your personal data, please contact:

Sharp Vision Consulting Co, Ltd

Email: info@sharpvisionmcq.com

Where required by applicable data protection law, additional details concerning the data controller or an appointed data protection representative will be provided here.