Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction

Your French Course is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent, secure, and responsible manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, purchase our digital products, book French lessons, subscribe to our newsletter, or communicate with us.

This policy applies to information we, and not third parties, collect: 

  • On the website; 
  • In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and the website and/or us; 
  • When you interact with our website on third-party applications and services, if those services include links to this policy.

It does not apply to information collected by:

  • Any third party including through any application or content that may link to or be accessible from or on the website.

By using our website, purchasing our products, booking lessons, or subscribing to our communications, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Your French Course, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you purchase an ebook, book a lesson, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Full name;
  • Email address;
  • Billing information;
  • Payment-related information processed through third-party payment providers;
  • Information provided in messages or enquiries;
  • Learning preferences or information voluntarily shared in relation to your French lessons.

We only collect information that is necessary for providing our services and communicating with you.

2.2 Payment Information

Payments for ebooks and lessons are processed through Payhip.

Depending on the payment method chosen, Payhip may process payments through third-party payment providers such as Stripe and PayPal.

Your French Course does not directly store or have access to your complete payment card details.

Payment information is handled according to the privacy policies and security practices of the relevant payment providers.

2.3 Newsletter Information

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any information necessary to manage your subscription.

Our newsletter services are provided through ConvertKit.

Your information is used to send educational content, updates, announcements, and information about Your French Course services.

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in each email.

2.4 Usage Information

We collect information about how you interact with our website, including your browsing activities, pages viewed, and the duration of your visit.

2.5 Cookies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and administer the website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  1. How We Use Your Personal Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide French lessons and educational services;
  • To process ebook purchases and lesson bookings;
  • To communicate with you regarding your bookings, purchases, or enquiries;
  • To send newsletters and educational updates where you have provided consent;
  • To manage payments and administrative records;
  • To improve our services and website experience;
  • To comply with legal obligations.

Your personal data will only be used for legitimate purposes connected with operating Your French Course.

  1. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Contractual necessity

We process personal data when necessary to provide services you have requested, including:

  • processing lesson bookings;
  • providing purchased ebooks;
  • managing customer communications.

Consent

We process personal data based on your consent when you:

  • subscribe to our newsletter;
  • accept optional communications;
  • provide information voluntarily.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Legal obligations

We may process personal data when required to comply with applicable laws, accounting obligations, tax requirements, or other legal duties.

Legitimate interests

We may process personal data when necessary for our legitimate interests, including:

  • improving our services;
  • protecting our business;
  • preventing misuse of our website or services.
  1. Third-Party Services/Links

To operate Your French Course and provide our services, we use certain trusted third-party providers.

These providers may process personal information on our behalf or independently according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services. Your French Course is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, and/or activities of these linked websites.

6.1 Payhip

We use Payhip to process purchases of ebooks and bookings for lessons.

Payhip may collect and process personal information required to complete transactions, deliver digital products, manage customer accounts, and provide payment-related services.

Your French Course does not control the processing of personal data carried out by Payhip and recommends reviewing Payhip’s privacy policy for further information.

6.2 Payment Providers

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers, including:

  • Stripe;
  • PayPal.

These providers process payment information according to their own privacy policies and security procedures.

Your French Course does not store complete payment card details.

6.3 ConvertKit

We use ConvertKit to manage newsletter subscriptions and email communications.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and related information may be processed by ConvertKit for the purpose of sending emails, managing subscriptions, and analysing email performance.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

  1. Online Lessons and Communication Platforms

French lessons may take place through online communication platforms, including:

  • Google Meet;
  • Microsoft Teams.

When participating in an online lesson, certain technical information may be processed by these platforms according to their own privacy policies.

Your French Course does not record lessons and does not intentionally collect or store recordings of online classes.

Students are responsible for ensuring that they use appropriate devices and maintain the confidentiality of lesson access links.

Meeting links provided for lessons are personal and must not be shared with third parties.

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure that the website functions correctly, improve user experience, and understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

  • website functionality;
  • security;
  • performance analysis;
  • improving our services.

Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

The retention period depends on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.

Examples include:

  • Customer and transaction information: retained for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal accounting and tax obligations;
  • Newsletter information: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion;
  • Communication records: retained for as long as necessary to manage enquiries or resolve potential disputes.

When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

  1. Data Security

Your French Course takes reasonable measures to protect personal information against:

  • unauthorised access;
  • accidental loss;
  • misuse;
  • alteration;
  • disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

You are responsible for keeping your own account details, passwords, and access links confidential where applicable.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Your French Course provides services exclusively to adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of eighteen (18).

If you believe that we may have collected personal information from a minor, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.

The updated version will be published on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect your personal information.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact hello@yourfrenchcourse.com

Last Updated: July, 2026