Privacy Policy
International English Teachers – Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
International English Teachers Online (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our clients. We provide global English language tutoring and cultural training services to Chinese children and adults, with the goal of empowering them to communicate confidently and conduct business effectively across cultures.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services, visit our websites, or interact with us.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
a. Personal Information:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Country and city of residence
Age
Guardian/parent contact details (for minors)
Preferred language(s) and learning goals
b. Educational and Usage Information:
English language proficiency level
Learning preferences and progress reports
Class attendance and interaction records
Feedback and communication with tutors
Cultural topics of interest
c. Technical Information:
IP address
Device information (type, OS, browser)
Cookies and tracking data (see Section 8)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To deliver customized English and cultural tutoring services
To communicate with you regarding classes, scheduling, progress, and support
To provide a safe, personalized learning experience
To improve our curriculum, services, and website functionality
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
To protect against fraud, abuse, and misuse of our platform
4. Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of minors is very important to us. We collect limited personal information from children under 18, only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. All classes with minors are conducted in a secure, monitored environment, and we never market directly to children.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Tutors and Staff: To facilitate personalized instruction and support.
With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us deliver services (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
With Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and property of our users and organization.
6. International Data Transfers
As a global service, your information may be stored or processed in countries outside of China, including the United States, Europe, or other regions. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Withdraw consent for data processing
Object to certain uses of your information
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at internationalteacher8@gmail.com
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site, analyze usage patterns, and improve service delivery. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While no system can be completely secure, we take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes and indicate the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
International English Teachers Online
internationalteacher8@gmail.com