Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how AI Tools for ESL Teachers ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email Addresses: When you subscribe to our newsletter through ConvertKit, we collect your email address.
• Contact Information: When you contact us by replying to our newsletter emails, we collect your name and email address.

Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction with links.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our website, including device type, operating system, and browser type.
• IP Address: Your IP address is collected automatically to help us understand geographic usage patterns.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. See our Cookie Policy below.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you our newsletter with new tool reviews, teaching tips, and guides (only if you subscribe)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze how visitors use our website to improve our content and user experience
• Track which tools and links are most popular with our users
• Detect and prevent technical issues and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics 4).
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate Links and Tracking

Some links on our website are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We track these clicks to understand which tools are most popular with our users.

For more information, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.

Data Retention

• Email Addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe from our newsletter.
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics 4 retains data for 14 months by default.
• Contact Messages: Messages sent via newsletter replies are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of our email newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
• Object: Object to our processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please subscribe to our newsletter and reply to any email to reach us.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Our website is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our contact page to get in touch.