Privacy Policy for English Today USA LLC

Effective Date: May 7, 2025
Last Updated: May 7, 2025

English Today USA LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, how long we keep it, and your rights.

1. Controller & Contact Information

Data Controller: English Today USA LLC
Address: 7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Phone: +1 872-365-3276
Email: learn@englishtodayusa.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers & Contact Data: name, email address, phone number, country.
  • Payment Data: payment method details and transaction records via Stripe and PayPal.
  • Technical & Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, referral source, and log data from Google Analytics and our hosting providers.
  • Platform & Content Data: data you enter or generate in Thinkific, our OpenAI-powered speaking app, Amelia plugin, Zoom, Zapier, Tally, ManyChat, Acuity, Google Sheets, WhatsApp, Render, and Telegram.
  • Cookies & Tracking: affiliate and analytics cookies to understand and optimize your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for these purposes:

  • Service Delivery: provide courses, AI interactions, bookings, and support.
  • Payment Processing: collect fees via Stripe and PayPal.
  • Marketing Communications: send newsletters and promotions via MailerLite (you may withdraw consent at any time).
  • Site & Service Improvement: administer, analyze, and optimize our offerings.
  • Legal & Tax Compliance: fulfill record-keeping, tax, and regulatory obligations.

4. Disclosure to Third Parties

We share your information only with trusted service providers, including:

  • Email & CRM: MailerLite
  • Payments: Stripe, PayPal
  • Course Hosting: Thinkific, WordPress
  • AI & Notifications: OpenAI, Amelia plugin
  • Communications & Scheduling: Zoom, Zapier, Tally, ManyChat, Acuity, WhatsApp, Telegram, Google Sheets, Render
  • Analytics & Hosting: Google Analytics, hosting logs

5. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We and our partners use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and login status.
  • Analyze site usage via Google Analytics.
  • Track referral sources via affiliate cookies.

You may disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings. Essential cookies necessary for site functionality cannot be disabled.

6. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions. Where required, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards to ensure adequate protection.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its original purpose or as required by law. For example:

  • Payment records: up to 7 years for tax purposes.
  • Marketing contacts: up to 3 years since last engagement, unless you unsubscribe.

Afterward, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access or obtain a copy of your data.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Port your data.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, email learn@englishtodayusa.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us to have it removed.

10. Security Measures

We use HTTPS across all sites and rely on our vendors’ security controls—such as encryption, access controls, and regular audits—to protect your data. Please safeguard your account credentials and log out when finished.

11. Policy Updates

This Policy is effective May 7, 2025. We may update it from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

12. Contact & Complaints

If you have privacy questions or wish to lodge a complaint, contact us at:
Email: learn@englishtodayusa.com
Address: 7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702