Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

Welcome to EnglishGroupie.org. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and use our educational resources.

By accessing EnglishGroupie.org, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

When you interact with EnglishGroupie.org, we may collect:
✔ Name (if provided voluntarily)
✔ Email address (e.g., for newsletters, donations, or account registration)
✔ Donation details (if applicable, via secure third-party payment processors)
✔ User-submitted content (e.g., comments, lesson contributions, forum posts)

When you visit EnglishGroupie.org, we automatically collect:
✔ IP address
✔ Browser type & device information
✔ Pages visited & session duration
✔ Cookies and tracking data (see Section 3)

We may receive additional data from:
✔ Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics for traffic insights)
✔ Payment processors (for donation verification)
✔ Social media platforms (if you engage with our pages)

We collect data to:
✔ Provide and improve free educational resources
✔ Process donations and funding
✔ Send newsletters and updates (only with your consent)
✔ Respond to inquiries and support requests
✔ Ensure website security and prevent fraud

🔹 We do not sell or rent personal data. 🔹

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve user experience and track website usage.

• Essential Cookies – Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies – Helps us understand user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies – Only used if third-party fundraising tools are integrated

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.

We may share data with:
✔ Service Providers – Payment processors, hosting services, and analytics tools
✔ Legal Authorities – If required by law (e.g., fraud prevention)
✔ Affiliated Non-Profit Partners – Only for educational collaborations (with consent)

🚫 We do NOT sell data to third parties for advertising.

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
✔ SSL encryption for secure data transmission
✔ Restricted access to sensitive information
✔ Regular security updates to protect against threats

⚠ However, no website is 100% secure. Use our services at your own risk.

If you are in the European Union (EU), you have the right to:
✔ Access – Request a copy of your personal data
✔ Correction – Fix inaccurate information
✔ Deletion – Request data erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
✔ Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data
✔ Objection – Opt out of marketing communications

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
✔ Know what personal data we collect
✔ Opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)
✔ Request deletion of your data
✔ Non-discrimination – You won’t be penalized for exercising your rights

📩 To make a request, email us at admin@englishgroupie.org

We keep your data only as long as necessary to fulfill our educational mission and legal obligations. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

EnglishGroupie.org may contain links to third-party educational resources. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Review their terms before sharing personal information.

Our services are intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us for removal.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at:

📧 Email: admin@englishgroupie.org
🌐 Website: EnglishGroupie.org