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1. Who We Are

Spanish Reading Club is an online educational platform based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom, designed to help learners improve their Spanish through interactive transcripts, bilingual stories, and quizzes.

  • Jonathan Chávez manages the website and produces all digital and audio content.
  • Gabriel Chávez, based in Ecuador, creates printable study guides and worksheets.

The platform offers Spanish learning materials for both adults and children, but accounts and purchases must be made by an adult or parent/guardian.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a) Information you provide directly

  • When you contact us via forms or email.
  • When you register for an account or subscribe to updates.
  • When you purchase or access premium materials.

b) Information collected automatically

When you use the Website, certain data is collected automatically using cookies and similar technologies:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, and actions performed

c) Information from third parties

Some third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube, or social media integrations) may also collect limited information to provide statistics or content functionality.

3. Use of Collected Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve the educational services we offer
  • Process and manage user accounts and memberships
  • Send important updates, newsletters, or study materials (if opted in)
  • Monitor usage to improve our website and learning tools
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent misuse of our services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

4. Children’s Privacy

While Spanish Reading Club includes stories for children and teenagers, we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from minors.
All accounts, purchases, and consent actions must be carried out by an adult (such as a parent, guardian, or teacher).

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without adult supervision, please contact us immediately at info@spanishreadingclub.co.uk, and we will delete it promptly.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and related technologies for functionality, analytics, and personalization.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your user experience.

5.1 Types of cookies we use

  • Essential / Functional cookies – Required for basic site functionality (login sessions, preferences).
  • Analytics / Statistics cookies – Used to understand how visitors use our website (via Google Analytics or Mixpanel).
  • Marketing / Tracking cookies – Used to track visitor behaviour across websites for advertising purposes (only with consent).
  • Social media cookies – Set by platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, or YouTube when embedded content is displayed.

5.2 Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or customize which categories of cookies are enabled.

You can modify or withdraw consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or through your browser settings.

6. Embedded and Third-Party Services

We use third-party integrations to enhance user experience, such as:

  • WordPress & Elementor – Site functionality and layout.
  • Google reCAPTCHA – Spam and security protection.
  • YouTube – Video embedding.
  • Mixpanel / Google Analytics – Anonymous usage statistics.
  • WhatsApp / Instagram widgets – Social sharing features.

Each provider has its own privacy policy regarding data collection and processing.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy — typically:

  • Contact and support queries: up to 12 months after resolution
  • Account data: for the duration of your membership
  • Analytics data: anonymised and retained for aggregate reporting

8. Your Rights

Under data protection laws (including UK GDPR and CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify or erase inaccurate or outdated information
  • Withdraw consent for marketing or data processing
  • Request data portability to another provider
  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights are being violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@spanishreadingclub.co.uk

9. Security of Your Data

We use SSL encryption and secure hosting provided by NameHero (USA) to protect your data in transit and at rest.
Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorised personnel.

10. International Data Transfers

Some third-party processors (e.g., Google, Mixpanel) may store data outside the UK or EU.
In these cases, we ensure adequate data protection safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy periodically to reflect improvements or legal updates.
Any major changes will be communicated via a notice on our website.

Last revised: November 6, 2025

12. Contact Information

Spanish Reading Club
📍 25 Southborough Court, Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0NT, United Kingdom
🌐 https://spanishreadingclub.co.uk
📧 info@spanishreadingclub.co.uk
📞 +44 7986 952465