Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 8, 2025

Welcome to Hello English (hello-english.net). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using Hello English, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Data
Information you voluntarily provide, such as when you:

  • Create an account (if applicable): username, email address.
  • Leave comments: name (or chosen username), email address.
  • Contact us: name, email address, and message content.
  • Subscribe to newsletters: email address.

b) Non-Personal Data
Information automatically collected when you visit our site, including:

  • IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, visit time, and duration.
  • Device type, operating system, and general location (via IP).
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (explained below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Operate and maintain our website.
  • Improve user experience and personalize content.
  • Analyze traffic and engagement (e.g., via Google Analytics).
  • Communicate with you and respond to inquiries.
  • Moderate comments.
  • Display relevant ads via third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense).
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security.
  • Comply with legal requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share data with:

  • Service providers who assist us with hosting, analytics, or communications.
  • Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense). Google uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to display ads based on your activity. You can opt out by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.
  • Legal authorities, if required by law.
  • Business partners, in case of a merger or sale.
  • Aggregated/anonymized data that cannot identify you.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies – site functionality.
  • Analytics cookies – site performance insights.
  • Advertising cookies – ad relevance and measurement.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policy of any linked site you visit.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our content is for a general audience and not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Request data portability.

Contact us to exercise these rights. We will respond within one month.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact us at our contact page.