Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 February 2026

World Talk English respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our online English language services. By using the World Talk English website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

World Talk English is an English as a Second Language education provider offering online group training and related educational services.

World Talk English operates from New Mexico, United States. Teaching, administrative, and technical support services may be provided by staff or contractors located in multiple countries, including but not limited to the United States and Poland.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information
• Name
• Email address
• Billing and payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Country of residence and time zone
• Information you provide when contacting us or enrolling in services
• Usage and Technical Information
• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and interactions with our website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Online Class Information
• Participation details such as attendance and session scheduling
• Communications during lessons, including chat messages
• Recordings of sessions, where explicitly stated and permitted

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and deliver our educational services
• To manage enrollment, scheduling, and communication
• To process payments through Stripe
• To improve our website, services, and learning experience
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To send service-related and, where permitted, marketing communications

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where the General Data Protection Regulation applies, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract
• Consent
• Legitimate interests, such as service improvement and communication
• Compliance with legal obligations

5. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, analyze usage, and improve performance.

We also use third-party resources such as Google Fonts to enhance website design. Google Fonts may collect limited technical data in accordance with Google’s privacy practices. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Payments

All payments are processed securely by Stripe.com. World Talk English does not store full payment card details.

Stripe processes payment information in accordance with its own privacy policy and security standards.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
• With online platforms used to deliver classes, such as Zoom
• With payment processors, including Stripe
• Where required by valid legal requests, court orders, or applicable law
• All third parties are required to handle personal data in a manner consistent with applicable data protection laws.

8. International Data Transfers

Because World Talk English operates internationally, your personal data may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence, including and not limited to the United States and countries within the European Union.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect international data transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided on our website.

11. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

World Talk English does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If you believe that a child has provided personal data without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

12. Email Communications (CAN-SPAM)

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Marketing emails will clearly identify the sender and include an unsubscribe option. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Transactional and service-related communications may continue where necessary to provide our services.

13. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

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

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact World Talk English using the contact details provided on our website.