Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: April 9, 2026
Only in Spanish

Only in Spanish (referred to as "we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, register for courses, or purchase lessons.

We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy laws.

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your personal information, contact:

Privacy Officer: Carolina Remar
Email: onlyinspanish1@gmail.com

Identity & Contact

Name, email address, phone number.

Payment Information

Credit card details (Stripe) – we do NOT store full payment info 

Account Information

Username, password, course registrations.

Technical Data

IP address, browser type, device information, cookies.

Usage Data

Pages visited, time spent on site, course progress

• Directly from you: When you register, purchase a course, or contact us.
• Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website.
• From third parties: Payment processors, analytics providers (GoDaddy).

• Register you for courses and process payments - contract fulfilment
• Communicate course updates, cancellations, or postponements - contract fulfilment
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support - legitimate interest
• Send marketing emails (newsletters, promotions) - only with your express consent
• Improve our website and courses (analytics) - Implied consent (with opt-out) 
• Comply with legal obligations (tax records, etc.) -  Legal requirement 

Express Consent (Active Opt-In)

We obtain express consent when you:

• Click "I agree" to cookies (for non-essential tracking)
• Voluntarily provide sensitive information

You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing onlyinspanish1@gmail.com.

Implied Consent

We rely on implied consent for:

• Analytics cookies (you can opt out via browser settings or cookie banner)
• Customer service communications related to your active enrollment

 We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with: 

Payment processor (Stripe)

Purpose: Process payments

Jurisdiction: USA/Canada

GoDaddy (website hosting)

Purpose: Hosting and security

Jurisdiction: USA

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics

Jurisdiction: USA

Note: When your information is transferred outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction (e.g., USA). We ensure contractual safeguards are in place.

We use cookies to:

• Remember your login status
• Understand how visitors use our site
• Improve user experience

You can manage cookie preferences through:

• Our cookie banner (appears on first visit)
• Your browser settings (block/delete cookies)

For full details, please see our Cookie Policy section in our Terms of Service.

• Active student records: Duration of enrollment + 2 years
• Payment records: 7 years (for tax compliance)
• Marketing email consent records: Until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics (aggregated): 26 months (Google Analytics default)

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized. 

We implement:

• Encryption for payment transactions (SSL/TLS)
• Access controls – only authorized staff can access student data
• Secure servers with firewalls
• Regular security reviews

While we strive to protect your data, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)

To exercise these rights, email our Privacy Officer at onlyinspanish1@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If a data breach occurs that poses a real risk of significant harm to you, we will:

• Notify you directly
• Report the breach to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) 

Our courses are intended for adults 18+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have done so, we will delete it immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." For material changes, we will notify you by email (if you have an active account).

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you may file a complaint with:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)

• Website: www.priv.gc.ca
• Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376

We encourage you to contact us first at onlyinspanish1@gmail.com to resolve any issues.