Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 14, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Italianspoken.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
We operate as a U.S.-based limited liability company located in the State of New York.

By using this site, submitting a form, or booking a call, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Who We Are

We are an Italian language learning and coaching business offering educational content, free resources, and the option to book calls for potential coaching with Maria.

Our website address is: https://italianspoken.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Messages or inquiries you send
  • Form submissions for booking calls, free guides, webinars, etc.

B. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comment form
  • The visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent string (for spam detection)

An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar. Their privacy policy:
https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile image (if any) is visible with your comment.

C. Media

If you upload images, we recommend avoiding uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data.

D. Cookies

We may use cookies for:

  • Comment convenience
  • Login sessions
  • Display settings
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)
  • Marketing and remarketing

You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

E. Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

F. Information From Third-Party Tools

We may receive information when you use services integrated with our website, including:

  • Scheduling apps
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Webinar registration tools
  • Analytics services

These tools have their own privacy terms.

G. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Page interactions
  • Referring websites

This information helps us improve site performance and security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide free resources you signed up for
  • Deliver emails and updates
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Schedule consultation calls
  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze site usage and marketing performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

We never sell personal information.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your information with:

  • Email service providers
  • Scheduling platforms
  • Analytics services
  • Contractors who help run our website
  • Spam detection services
  • Legal authorities when required

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email. We do not sell or trade your information.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely.
  • Form submissions: Retained as business records.
  • Email subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Cookies: Duration varies (session-based or up to 1 year).
  • User accounts (if ever created): Retained until the user deletes the account.

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request:

  • A copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your personal data
  • To unsubscribe from emails
  • To withdraw consent

Requests can be made by emailing us at: maria@italianspoken.com. This does not apply to data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

7. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
  • Analytics and marketing tools may process information on their servers.
  • Some data may be processed in the United States, even if you are located elsewhere.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information, contact us immediately.

9. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or privacy-related requests, contact us at: maria@italianspoken.com.