Please read this Privacy Policy statement carefully.
It explains how we manage the information you provide us with when you are using our website: learnenglishwithafrica.com.
By continuing to use our site you acknowledge to agree with these terms.
The terms in this Privacy Policy are governed by the laws of Poland, the country in which our company is registered.
What type of data do we collect?
Subscribers:
Below, is the information you entrust us with voluntarily when you subscribe to our English courses.
- Information allowing us to know you better: Login information, first name, last name, billing address, occupation, interests
- Information allowing us to communicate with you: Email address, telephone number, billing address
- Information about payment methods: PayPal, Credit card, or bank account transfer. Do note that we never store your credit card information on our servers. Stripe or PayPal, our financial providers, keep your information safe behind a firewall.
Buyers
When you purchase an e-book on the website, we collect information that enables us to identify you viz. first name, last name and billing address.
You also provide us with your email address so that we can send you the relevant PDF file.
Lastly, you choose your method of payment. You have the possibility to use PayPal, Credit card or bank account transfers. Your financial details are protected on the servers of these financial institutions.
Nevertheless, be cautious when you are giving sensitive information to a third party because breaches of security do happen despite robust measures being put in place. Choose strong passwords and do not share them with anyone.
Additionally, make sure that you are using different passwords for your online accounts.
learnenglishwithafrica.com shall not be liable for any loss or damages of any nature arising from your transactions with the said financial institutions.
Subscribers, buyers and mere visitors:
We also collect technical information about your visit so that we can understand how you use the website and how we can improve our offer.
Below is the type of information we collect:
- Country or city from which you accessed the service
- Pages that were visited and for how long
- The type of device you used: computer, phone or tablet
- Eventual suggestions you may leave in the ‘Comments’ sections.
How do we collect your data?
We use several means of technology to collect this information:
- Subscription form: This can be found on the ‘Subscribe’ page. The visitor fills in the information that we require.
- Contact form: This is found in the bottom section of the website. You can communicate with us using this medium.
- Comments sections: These are found on blog posts or in courses. You will be required to provide your email address for verification purposes only. We will not use this email address to communicate with you.
- Email: This is the information you give us when you contact us by email.
- Telephone: This is the information you provide us with when you call us.
- Cookies: These are small files which are stored on a user’s PC as a convenient and practical way to carry information from one session on a website to another. You can accept or reject these cookies according to your preferences. Nevertheless, bear in mind that disabling certain cookies might not give you the best website experience.
- Google Analytics: This is a tracking app that analyses users’ activities and behaviour on the website. If you do not want our website to collect your data using this app, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on here.
Why do we collect this data?
We collect this data for several purposes.
- Personal information: This enables us to identify you and offer you services that you requested.
- Contact information: This makes it possible for us to communicate with you regarding our services. We do not send you unsolicited marketing offers. You can unsubscribe from receiving future emails by clicking on the ‘Unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of our emails. Besides, we do not sell your contact information to anyone.
- Payment information: This allows us to process your orders so you can enjoy full access to the website’s content.
- Behaviour on website: This helps us to improve our offer as we can see who visits us the most, what pages are popular and what content spurs better user engagement.
Where do we keep your data?
We store the information you provide us with on a secure server. Additionally, our website has an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate which encrypts all activities on the website and protects your data. This means that the information you send us should not be intercepted by a third party.
The padlock symbol next to the URL shows you if a website is secured by a digital certificate or not.
We do our best to keep your information safe. However, be reminded that sharing your information with us is done at your own discretion and risk.
Additionally, keep your login information securely as you are fully responsible for it. Do not share it with anyone. We also encourage you to use two-factor authentication as this provides an extra layer of security. You can use an app such as Google Authenticator. This means that when you enter your password, this app will generate a two-step verification code that you have to enter again on the login page in order to have access to the website.
How long do we keep your information?
We store your information for as long as it is useful for the purpose it was originally collected.
Whom do we share your data with?
We do not share, sell or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
However, our financial providers have access to your personal and payment details in order to process your orders when you subscribe to our courses or make a purchase on the website.
Additionally, we allow Google Analytics to measure user behaviour on the website so as to improve our content in the long run.
Information related to children
We willingly collect the information of users or visitors who are above 18 years of age. If you are under 18 and you wish to subscribe to our services, ask your parent or legal guardian to do it for you. This responsible adult will ensure that you have access to learning materials that are suitable for your age.
If you are under 13 years of age, you can use the website under the supervision of an adult as well. However, do not attempt to subscribe to our courses and provide us with your personal information. We will delete such information as soon as we encounter it.
External links disclosure
Throughout learnenglishwithafrica.com , you will find links to external websites. These are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We are not responsible for the content and the privacy policies of any linked site.
Make it a habit to read the privacy notices of any website to know their practices. You will thus be on the safe side as far as data protection is concerned.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are a citizen of the European Union, you are also protected by the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) privacy and data security law which dates back to May 25th, 2018.
Under this law, you have eight fundamental rights as far as your data is concerned.
- The right to be informed: You can request information concerning how we collect, handle, share, manage or process your personal data.
- The right to access: You can ask us for a copy of your personal data by sending us an email at info@learnenglishwithafrica.com. Note that if you are a subscriber, you can also view and modify your personal details by clicking on the “Your Account” tab on learnenglishwithafrica.com once you are logged in.
- The right to rectification: You can require that your data be corrected if there are any inaccuracies.
- The right to erasure: This is also known as ‘the right to be forgotten’. Your data can be deleted upon your request except in cases when we are legally bound to keep your information.
- The right to restriction of processing: You may put limits on how your personal data is processed by the data controller.
- The right to data portability: This means that you have the right to receive a copy of your data in an easily-readable electronic format. You should also be able to transfer your data to another controller if you wish to. This limits us from being the sole controllers of your personal data.
- The right to object: You have the right to object to how we process your data anytime you feel that your data is being misused.
- The right to individual decision-making: You are protected against automated decision-making based on statistics or algorithms.
If you have any questions or feedback, do contact us at info@learnenglishwithafrica.com. We will be happy to provide you with the necessary information.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 1st, 2021. We reserve the right to amend or modify this Privacy Policy for any reason and without notice.
Do check this page regularly for updates.
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