Version 1.0 – Effective Date: 4th August 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use this website and participate in our activities.
1. Who we are
This website is operated by Clare Catchpole (English in Nice / Nice en Français), based in Nice, France.
For any questions, contact: clare@englishinnice.com
2. What data we collect
We may collect and store the following information:
- Your name and email address (when you sign up or apply for membership)
- Phone number (for event communication or updates)
- Language level and preferences
- Messages or comments you submit via forms
- Payment details (processed securely via Stripe — we do not store card information)
- Website usage data (via cookies)
3. How we use your data
We use your information to:
- Communicate with you about membership, events, or schedule changes
- Contact you by email or phone when relevant (e.g. last-minute event updates)
- Send occasional newsletters or updates (if you’ve opted in)
- Improve our services and website
- Fulfil legal and administrative obligations (e.g. accounting)
We never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal basis
We collect and process your data based on:
- Your consent (e.g. via sign-up forms)
- A contractual relationship (e.g. membership agreement)
- Our legitimate interest in running and improving the service
5. Cookies
This site may use cookies to support site functionality and basic analytics. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
6. Third-party services
We use the following trusted services:
- MailerLite (email updates)
- Stripe (secure payments)
- Fluent Forms (form management)
- Google Analytics (anonymous traffic analysis)
Each service has its own privacy policy and is GDPR-compliant.
7. Your rights under GDPR
You can:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct, update, or delete your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Object to or restrict data processing
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise your rights, email: clare@englishinnice.com
8. Data retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.
Your data will be securely deleted when no longer required.
9. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The most recent version will always be available on our website.
Last updated: 4th August 2025 – Version 1.0