Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, and how I protect it when you visit HCSpanish.com, book a lesson, use a resource, or read the blog.

1. Information I Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you contact me, book a session, or make a payment, I may collect:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your phone number (if provided)

• Billing and payment details (processed by a third-party payment provider — I do not store your card data)

• Information about your language learning goals or professional background

• Any other information you choose to share

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit HCSpanish.com (built on Squarespace), certain data may be collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring URLs and general location data

This data is collected by Squarespace and any analytics tools in use (such as Google Analytics). Please refer to Squarespace's Privacy Policy for more details.

1.3 Free Resource Downloads

If downloading a resource requires submitting your email address, that information is collected and used only to deliver the resource and, with your consent, to send occasional educational updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

1.4 Session-Related Information

During lessons, I may take notes related to your progress, vocabulary, and learning objectives. These are used solely for educational purposes — to plan future sessions and track your development.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

• Communicate with you about lessons, scheduling, and payment.

• Process bookings and payments.

• Deliver resources you request.

• Provide and improve my language education services.

• Send lesson materials, homework, and progress updates.

• Respond to your inquiries.

• Comply with legal obligations.

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Sharing

I only share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• With third-party service providers necessary to operate my website and deliver my services (e.g., Squarespace, Quizlet, Google Meet, Pa). These platforms have their own privacy policies.

• If required by law or to protect my rights or the safety of others.

4. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal requirements. Lesson notes and progress records may be kept for the duration of our working relationship and a reasonable period afterward.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your country of residence, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information I hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request deletion of your personal data.

• Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing.

• Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hernan@hcspanish.com. I will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Cookies

HCSpanish.com uses cookies through the Squarespace platform to enhance site functionality and gather analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to Squarespace's Cookie Policy.

7. Blog Content

The HCSpanish.com blog is publicly accessible and does not require registration. If you leave a comment (where enabled), your name and any information you submit may be visible to other readers. Please avoid sharing personal information in public comment sections.

8. Children's Privacy

I occasionally provide language lessons to students in middle school or high school (typically ages 11-17) upon request from a parent or legal guardian. In these cases, the following applies:

• Lessons involving minors must be arranged and agreed upon by a parent or legal guardian, who assumes responsibility for the student's participation.

• Any personal information collected in relation to a minor student (such as name, grade level, or learning goals) is shared with me by the parent or guardian, and is used solely for educational purposes.

• I do not collect personal information directly from minors through the website. All bookings and communications for underage students must be handled by a parent or guardian.

• Parents or guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child's information at any time by contacting me directly.

Outside of parent-authorized lesson arrangements, this website is not intended for use by children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from them independently. If you believe a minor has submitted information through this site without parental consent, please contact me at hernan@hcspanish.com and I will address it promptly.

9. Security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The website and blog may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review it periodically.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

HCSpanish.com | hernan@hcspanish.com