Last Updated: March 1, 2026
At SoundEnglish, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, soundenglish.org, or make a purchase from our Shop.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our site:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, billing address, and shipping address provided during checkout or sign-up.
- Payment Data: All payments are processed through secure third-party providers (such as Stripe or PayPal via SureCart). We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
- Automated Data: We collect IP addresses, browser types, and usage data through cookies and tools like Google Analytics and MonsterInsights to improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process and fulfill your orders for digital or physical products.
- Send order confirmations and customer support updates.
- Deliver newsletters or marketing materials (only if you have opted in via OptinMonster).
- Monitor website performance and prevent fraudulent activity.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to keep track of your shopping cart contents and to understand how you use our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site (like the checkout process) may not function correctly.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share data with trusted service providers necessary to run our business, including:
- SureCart: for e-commerce management,
- Google Analytics: for website traffic analysis, and
- Email Service Providers: for sending requested communications.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures, including SSL encryption, to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we correct or delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe."
7. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us via our Contact Page.
Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We use cookies to help us understand how you use the site and to remember your preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
How we use cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly (e.g., security, accessibility, and network management).
- Functional Cookies: These allow us to remember choices you make (such as your username or language) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Preferences" button on our website or by adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
