1. Data Protection Overview
We, the operators of this website (Higher English), take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and this privacy policy.
The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal information. However, if personal data (e.g., name, address, or email addresses) is collected on our pages, it is done so on a voluntary basis where possible. This data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., email communication) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against unauthorized access by third parties is not possible.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
Craig Branch
Higher English
Schönaichstraße 15
44141, Dortmund, Germany
Email: higherenglish2020@gmail.com
Phone: 49-151-2026-5350
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process personal data in accordance with the legal bases outlined in Article 6 of the GDPR:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide data, such as through contact forms or email.
- Contract: To fulfill contractual obligations, e.g., providing access to paid courses or services.
- Legitimate Interest: To improve the functionality, security, and performance of our website.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to make it more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer by your browser. Some cookies are “session cookies,” which are automatically deleted after your visit, while others remain on your device until manually deleted.
Cookie Consent
Upon visiting our website, you will be informed about the use of cookies through a cookie banner and asked to provide your consent. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies or delete existing ones, but this may limit the functionality of our website.
For more information on managing cookies, visit [link to cookie settings or policy if available].
5. Data Collection and Use
a) Contact Form and Email Inquiries
If you contact us via a form or email, your personal details (e.g., name, email address, and message) will be processed to respond to your inquiry. This data is stored for up to six months after resolving your query unless required for longer due to legal obligations.
b) Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to improve website functionality and process your data securely. These services include:
- Hosting Provider: For hosting our website securely.
- Analytics Services (e.g., Google Analytics): To analyze user behavior (data is anonymized).
- Payment Processors (if applicable): To process payments for courses or other services.
c) Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates, offers, and news. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
6. User Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Obtain information about the data we store about you.
- Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request that your data be deleted unless it is required for legal or contractual purposes.
- Restriction: Limit how your data is processed under certain conditions.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent for data processing at any time.
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in Germany.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by legal obligations. Data collected for marketing purposes will be stored until you withdraw your consent.
8. Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon posting on our website. If we make material changes, we will notify you here so you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may disclose it.
Legal Notice (Impressum)
Craig Branch
Higher English
Schönaichstraße 15
44141, Dortmund, Germany
Email: higherenglish2020@gmail.com
Phone: 49-151-2026-5350
VAT-ID:
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy and legal notice. For any questions, please contact us at the email or phone number provided above.