Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Lake Country Spanish ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and Spanish tutoring services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)

Lesson & Payment Information

When you book lessons or make payments, we collect:

  • Class scheduling preferences and history
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe - we do not store your full card details)
  • Class feedback and notes

Learning Progress

To provide personalized instruction, we track:

  • Your Spanish proficiency level and progress
  • Completed assignments and assessments
  • Tokens and rewards earned through our gamification system

Cookies

We use essential cookies only to provide core functionality:

Cookie Purpose Duration
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We do not use: tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics like Google Analytics. Your browsing activity is not tracked or shared with advertisers.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our Spanish tutoring services
  • Schedule and manage your lessons
  • Process payments securely
  • Send important notifications (class reminders, schedule changes, payment confirmations)
  • Track your learning progress and customize instruction
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share information with:

  • Stripe: Our payment processor, to securely handle transactions
  • Email service: To send you important notifications about your lessons

Data Security

We protect your information using:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure password hashing
  • PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at karen@lakecountryspanish.com.

Children's Privacy

Our services are available to students of all ages. For students under 13, we require parental consent and encourage parents to be involved in their child's learning journey. Parents may contact us to review or delete their child's information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Lake Country Spanish

Email: karen@lakecountryspanish.com

Website: lakecountryspanish.com