Last Updated: October 2024

At Learn English on the Internet (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible from www.learnenglishontheinternet.com (the “Website”), your privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by Learn English on the Internet LLC and how we use and protect this information.

By using our Website, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information, including:

  • Personal Information: This includes information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, email address, and other contact details, which may be collected when you sign up, subscribe, or fill out a form on our Website.
  • Usage Data: We collect data on how you access and use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral URLs.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and track activity on our Website. You can control your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Fill out contact forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletters or services
  • Engage in any interactive features (e.g., user comments or forums)

Additionally, we may collect information automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies when you browse the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Website: Ensuring it functions as expected and providing a seamless user experience.
  • To communicate with you: Sending newsletters, updates, or other information you request.
  • To improve our services: We use aggregated data to enhance the content and structure of our Website.
  • For marketing purposes: With your permission, we may use your information to provide promotional material, although you can opt out at any time.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We may need to use your information to comply with legal requirements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except for the following purposes:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting services, analytics providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your personal information to comply with legal processes, regulations, or governmental requests.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to:

  • Store your preferences and improve your user experience.
  • Track Website usage and performance via analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but note that doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our Website.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Usage data collected through cookies and analytics may be retained for statistical analysis but will not include personal identifiers.

7. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You may request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.

8. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States, but our services may be accessible globally. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries. We comply with applicable data protection laws when transferring data internationally.

9. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration, including using encryption and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

11. GDPR Compliance (For Users in the European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data, except where we are legally required to retain it.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or certain other purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you give us permission (e.g., when you subscribe to a newsletter).
  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, unless overridden by your rights and interests.
  • Compliance with Law: To comply with legal obligations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at teachers@learnenglishontheinternet.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

12. CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., where the information is required for legal compliance or business purposes).
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. However, we do not sell personal data.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

If you would like to exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at teachers@learnenglishontheinternet.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You can designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, but we will require proof of authorization.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, legal obligations, or the services we offer. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of the page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Learn English on the Internet LLC
Email: teachers@learnenglishontheinternet.com