Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Stéphanie Valette

French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teacher for adults

📧 Contact: voila.stephanie@hotmail.com

2. Data Collected

I may collect the following data when you contact me or book lessons:

      • First and last name

      • Email address

      • Your French level and learning goals

      • Availability and time zone

      • Technical information related to site usage (via cookies – see section 8)

    3. Purpose of Data Collection

    Your data is collected solely to:

        • organize and deliver French lessons (online or in Montpellier),

        • communicate with you about lessons (schedule, reminders, materials),

        • improve website performance via traffic analytics (see section 8).

      4. Legal Basis

      Your data is processed based on:

          • your explicit consent (e.g., via contact form or email),

          • the execution of a learning contract (lesson delivery),

          • my legitimate interest in improving services and communication.

        5. Data Retention

        Your data will be kept for:

            • up to 3 years after your last contact (for inquiries),

            • up to 6 years for students (for administrative and legal purposes).

          6. Data Security

          Your personal information is stored securely:

              • via secure tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Bookeo, Calendly, Google Workspace),

              • with access limited to the data controller (myself only).

            7. Your Rights

            According to GDPR, you have the right to:

                • access, rectify, delete, or restrict your personal data,

                • object to processing,

                • request data portability.

              To exercise these rights, simply contact me at: voila.stephanie@hotmail.com

              8. Cookies and Analytics

              This website uses:

                  • essential cookies for proper site functioning,

                  • Google Analytics via MonsterInsights to analyze traffic and improve the user experience.

                When you first visit the site, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or refuse analytics cookies. Your choice will be stored for 12 months.

                No personal data is shared or sold. No advertising or marketing cookies are used.

                9. Third-Party Services

                Some services used on this website may technically process your data:

                    • Google LLC (Analytics, Gmail)

                    • Microsoft Teams (video conferencing)

                    • Bookeo/ Calendly (lesson scheduling systems)

                    • WordPress (site hosting)

                    • All comply with GDPR and store data in approved regions.

                  10. Changes to This Policy

                  This policy may be updated as needed.
                  Last updated: June 2025