top of page

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

​

Last updated: January 2024

At Speak The World, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with applicable privacy laws in the United States and the European Union.

​

1. Information We Collect

​

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, and any information submitted through contact forms, lesson bookings, subscriptions, or payments.

We may also collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data for analytics, security, and performance purposes.

​

2. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

​

For users in the European Union, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g. newsletter subscriptions or contact forms)

  • Contractual necessity (providing lessons or services you request)

  • Legitimate interest (website analytics, security, and service improvement)

  • Legal obligation, where applicable

​

3. How We Use Your Information

​

Your information is used to:

  • Provide and manage language learning services

  • Communicate with you regarding lessons, inquiries, or updates

  • Process payments and bookings

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

​

4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to analyse traffic and improve user experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

For EU users, cookie usage is subject to consent where required by law.

​

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

​

​

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Scheduling or membership platforms

  • Analytics services

These providers only process data necessary to perform their services and are contractually required to safeguard your information.

​

6. Data Retention

​

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or contractual obligations.

​

7. Your Rights

EU Users (GDPR)

​

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

​

USA Users (CCPA / CPRA)

​

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell data)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

​

8. Data Security

​

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure.

​

9. International Data Transfers

​

If you access Speak The World from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred internationally. We take appropriate safeguards to protect such transfers in accordance with applicable laws.

​

10. Changes to This Policy

​

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

​

11. Contact

​

For questions or privacy-related requests, please contact us at:
im.axel.avila@gmail.com

bottom of page