Privacy Policy

German4FUN Privacy Policy

Last edited December 14^th, 2025

German4FUN respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or participate in our classes and services.

Who We Are

German4FUN is a small, independently operated language education business based in the United States, offering in-person and limited online German language instruction for adults, teens, and children.

Contact:

German4FUN

Email: teacher.gesa@gmail.com

Phone: (850) 964-7896

Country: United States

How You Accept This Policy

By using our website, contacting us, registering for lessons, or participating in any German4FUN service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect the following information when you contact us, sign up for lessons, or communicate with us:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Information you choose to share in emails, forms, or messages
Student name and age (for child or teen participants, provided by a parent or guardian)

We only collect information that is necessary to communicate with you and provide our services.

Payments

Payments for lessons are handled through third-party payment providers such as Venmo, PayPal, or similar services.

German4FUN does not store or process credit card or banking information.
Payment data is handled directly by the payment provider and is subject to their privacy policies.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, limited technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Date and time of visit
Pages viewed

This information is used only for basic website functionality, security, and simple analytics.

Children’s Privacy

German4FUN offers services for children and teenagers only with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Any information related to a minor is provided directly by the parent or guardian for the purpose of participation in lessons.
If you believe that a child’s personal information has been provided to us without proper consent, please contact us immediately and we will remove it.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only to:

Communicate with you about lessons, schedules, and services
Manage registrations and participation
Respond to inquiries and support requests
Send important service-related messages
Improve our services and website experience

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Marketing Communications

We may occasionally send informational or service-related emails.

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by emailing: teacher.gesa@gmail.com

Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

Third-Party Services

German4FUN may use trusted third-party services for:

Website hosting
Payment processing
Basic website analytics

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data.

German4FUN is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services you access through links on our site.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:

Secure website hosting
Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Maintain records
Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact: teacher.gesa@gmail.com

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may request information about how your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable California privacy laws. Requests can be sent to teacher.gesa@gmail.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website with the updated date.

Questions

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

German4FUN

Email: teacher.gesa@gmail.com

Phone: (850) 964-7896