Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how MRCS Part B (MRCS complete) ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use www.mrcspartb.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

MRCS Part B (MRCS complete) is an online surgical examination revision resource based in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: oscesense@gmail.com
Website: www.mrcspartb.com

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

• Account information: your name and email address when you register for an account.

• Payment information: when you purchase a paid subscription, payment details are collected and processed securely via Squarespace Payments. We do not store your full card details on our servers.

• Usage data: information about how you use the site, collected via Google Analytics (see Section 5).

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically when you visit the site.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Create and manage your account

• Process payments and manage your subscription

• Provide access to free and paid revision content

• Improve the site through anonymised usage analytics

• Respond to enquiries and provide customer support

• Comply with our legal obligations

Our lawful basis for processing your data is:

• Contract — to provide the service you have signed up for

• Legitimate interests — to improve our site and services

• Legal obligation — where required by law

4. Payments

Payments are processed by Squarespace Payments, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. When you make a purchase, your payment data is handled directly by Squarespace Payments and is subject to their privacy policy. We do not have access to your full card details. You can review Squarespace's privacy policy at www.squarespace.com/privacy.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service uses cookies to collect anonymised data including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location (country/region level). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account

• Collect anonymised analytics data via Google Analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site, including your ability to stay logged in.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary to operate the site:

• Squarespace — our website and payment platform

• Google Analytics — anonymised usage analytics

• Legal authorities — if required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection law.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or financial compliance purposes (e.g. transaction records, which may be kept for up to 7 years in line with UK tax law).

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Correct any inaccurate data

• Delete your data (the "right to be forgotten")

• Restrict or object to how we process your data

• Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at oscesense@gmail.com.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Payment transactions are encrypted and processed securely via Squarespace Payments.

11. Children's Data

Our site is intended for medical professionals and surgical trainees. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your 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