🐝 Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

CPD Bee is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our CPD recording service.

What We Collect

When you use CPD Bee, we collect:

Account information - Name, email, profession, registration details
CPD records - Activities, reflections, and learning outcomes you enter
Voice recordings - Audio for transcription (processed and not stored)
Uploaded documents - Files you upload for text extraction

How We Use Your Data

Provide the CPD recording and tracking service
Transcribe voice recordings into text
Generate CPD reports and exports
Send important service updates
Improve our service

Data Storage

Current version: Your data is stored locally in your browser (localStorage). This means your data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. Clearing your browser data will delete your records.

When cloud features are added, data will be stored securely in UK/EU data centres with encryption.

Third-Party Services

We may use:

Web Speech API - Your browser's built-in speech recognition
Hosting providers - Netlify, Vercel, or similar (industry-standard security)

Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access - Request a copy of your data
Rectification - Correct inaccurate data
Erasure - Delete your account and data
Portability - Export your data (use the Export feature)

Healthcare Data Notice

CPD Bee is for recording your professional development activities. Please do not include patient-identifiable information in your records. Anonymise any clinical examples.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality (session management, preferences). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Contact

For privacy questions:

Email: [email protected]

Changes

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.