At Af-Somali School, your trust is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for courses, or interact with our platform. By using Af-Somali School, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect certain personal information to provide and improve our services, including:
- Name and contact details (e.g., email address, phone number if provided)
- Account information (username, password)
- Payment details (processed securely via Stripe or PayPal – Af-Somali School does not store full credit card information)
- Course activity (progress, quiz results, time spent on lessons)
- Optional information you share (e.g., video submissions, survey responses)
We do not sell your personal information to anyone.
2. How We Collect Your Information
We gather information in the following ways:
- When you sign up or register for our courses
- When you make payments or submit assignments
- Through cookies and similar technologies that track website activity (to help us improve your experience)
- When you communicate with us via email, surveys, or support requests
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us:
- Create and manage your student account
- Provide access to lessons, assignments, and speaking sessions
- Send important course updates, reminders, and support emails
- Process payments securely
- Improve our lessons, website, and overall student experience
- (If you choose) send you occasional promotional updates about Af-Somali School
4. Third-Party Services We Use
To run Af-Somali School smoothly, we partner with trusted third-party services. These include:
- Stripe & PayPal – for secure payment processing
- Google Analytics – to understand how our website is used
- Email services (e.g., Mailchimp/ConvertKit) – to send updates and resources
These providers may collect some information to perform their services, but they are required to protect your data.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and tracking technologies to:
- Remember your login and preferences
- Measure how students use our website
- Improve and personalize your learning experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We keep your data for as long as your account is active or as long as needed to provide our services.
If you cancel your subscription or request deletion, we will remove your account and associated data unless legally required to keep it (e.g., for tax or accounting purposes).
7. International Users & Legal Compliance
Af-Somali School serves students worldwide. We comply with privacy regulations including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – European Union)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of promotional emails
- Request a copy of your data
To make a privacy request, email us at info@afsomalischool.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Af-Somali School’s main course is designed for adults and teens, but motivated children may join with parental guidance.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover we’ve collected data from a child under 13 without permission, we will delete it immediately.
9. Security of Your Information
We take the protection of your data seriously:
- All payments are encrypted and processed by Stripe or PayPal.
- Access to student data is limited to authorized staff.
- While no system is 100% secure, we use strong technical and organizational measures to protect your information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our services grow or legal requirements change.
If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you by email or post a clear notice on our website.
11. Contact Us
Have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information? Email us at info@afsomalischool.com