1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://englishan.com. Englishan is an educational platform focused on providing structured and visual English-learning resources for students, ESL learners, and educators. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your information is handled.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We only collect personal data that users voluntarily provide, such as through contact forms or comment submissions. Below is a summary of the types of data we collect:
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and optionally your website URL. We also log your IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection. A hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile photo.
Media
If you upload images to the site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as it can be extracted by visitors.
Contact Forms
When you submit a query through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This data is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not retained or shared for other purposes.
Cookies
Cookies are used to enhance your browsing experience. We use them for:
- Saving user preferences
- Managing login sessions
- Supporting comment functionality
- Enabling analytics and advertising
You may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies when submitting a comment. Login-related cookies are stored for user convenience and system function.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some pages include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from external websites such as YouTube or Pinterest. These sites may collect data about you and use tracking technologies as if you visited them directly.
4. Advertising and Google AdSense
This site uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These may include:
- Google Advertising Cookies (e.g., NID, ANID)
- DoubleClick cookies for ad targeting
We follow Google Publisher Policies and present EU/EEA users with cookie consent options. You can opt out of personalized ads via Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies and tracking technologies support the following functions:
- Session and login tracking
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- Advertising and ad personalization
- Security via reCAPTCHA
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Some site features may be limited if cookies are blocked.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Our site does not respond to Do Not Track signals due to the absence of a universal standard. You can still manage your tracking preferences manually through cookie controls.
7. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)
Under GDPR, we process your data using:
- Consent: for comments, cookies, and contact form use
- Contract: when communicating at your request
- Legitimate Interest: for security, analytics, and spam protection
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
8. Your Privacy Rights
For EU/EEA Users (GDPR):
- Access, correct, delete, or restrict your data
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
For California Users (CCPA/CPRA):
- Know what personal data is collected
- Request data deletion
- Opt out of data sale (we do not sell data)
- Protection from discrimination
For Nevada Residents:
- You may request not to sell personal data (we do not sell personal data)
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected] or via our contact form.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us immediately.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary. Comments are stored indefinitely; contact form messages are kept until resolved.
11. International Transfers
Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country, including the United States. We apply appropriate safeguards for international transfers as required by applicable laws.
12. Third-Party Services Used
We use the following services:
- Google AdSense
- Google Analytics
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Cloudflare (CDN and security)
- WordPress (site framework)
These services may collect and process data per their own privacy policies.
13. Security Measures
We use technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. If a breach occurs, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required.
14. Email and CAN-SPAM Compliance
We use your email only for relevant communications. You may unsubscribe at any time via links in our messages. We do not send unsolicited commercial emails.
15. Data Controller Contact Information
Englishan.com
Email: [email protected]
16. Contacting Us
For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us through our contact form or by email at [email protected].
17. Policy Updates
We may revise this policy periodically. Any updates will appear on this page and be marked with the latest revision date.
Last updated: July 22, 2025