This page is currently only available in English.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20 February 2026

1. Introduction

English Grammar Online ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website english-grammar.online (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Data Controller:

English Grammar Online

Im Tobelacher 24

5406 Rütihof

Switzerland

Email: info@english-grammar.online

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and any profile information you choose to provide.
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and any preferences you specify.
Contact Forms: Name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
Payment Information: If you purchase premium services, payment details are processed by our payment providers. We do not store complete payment card details.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website, browser type, device information, IP address.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 8 for details.
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Media: If you connect via social media accounts, we may receive information from those platforms in accordance with their privacy policies.
Analytics Providers: Aggregated data from Google Analytics and similar services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

3.1 Legal Bases (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

Consent: When you agree to marketing communications or optional features.
Contract Performance: To provide services you've requested or purchased.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and maintain security.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3.2 Specific Purposes

Providing and maintaining our educational services
Creating and managing user accounts
Processing transactions and sending related information
Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
Responding to your enquiries and providing customer support
Analysing site usage to improve our services
Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms

4. Third-Party Services

We share your information with the following third parties:

4.1 Service Providers

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and hosting services
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue): Email marketing and newsletter management
Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Google AdSense: Advertising services
Cloudflare: Content delivery and security services
Payment Processors: For processing transactions (if applicable)

4.2 Affiliate Programmes

We may participate in affiliate programmes (such as Amazon Associates). When you click affiliate links, those companies may collect information about your visit. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.

4.3 Social Media Platforms

If we integrate social media features (share buttons, embedded content), these platforms may collect information about your interaction with our content.

4.4 Advertising Networks

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission
Adequacy decisions by the EU Commission or Swiss Federal Data Protection Commissioner
Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Account Data: Until you delete your account, plus 30 days for backup purposes
Newsletter Data: Until you unsubscribe, plus legitimate interest period for analytics
Usage Data: Typically 26 months for analytics purposes
Legal/Tax Records: As required by applicable law (typically 7-10 years)

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymise your data.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Swiss FADP, you have the following rights:

7.1 Right of Access

Request confirmation of what personal data we hold about you and receive a copy.

7.2 Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

7.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

7.4 Right to Restriction of Processing

Request limitation of how we process your data in certain circumstances.

7.5 Right to Data Portability

Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

7.6 Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

7.8 Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making

Request human review of decisions made solely by automated processing that significantly affect you.

7.9 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@english-grammar.online. We will respond within 30 days. You may also lodge a complaint with:

Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC): www.edoeb.admin.ch
Your local EU Data Protection Authority: If you are in the EU

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. We use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) to enhance your experience and collect usage data.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (always active):

Authentication and security
Site functionality and preferences
Load balancing

Analytics Cookies (with your consent):

Google Analytics: Usage statistics, visitor behaviour
Performance monitoring

Advertising Cookies (with your consent):

Google AdSense: Personalised advertisements
Affiliate tracking
Ad performance measurement

Marketing Cookies (with your consent):

Newsletter preferences
Social media integration
Email campaign tracking

8.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Our cookie consent banner when you first visit
Your browser settings (though this may affect site functionality)
Your account preferences (for registered users)
Opt-out tools provided by advertising networks:

Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

Rejecting essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Site.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. User accounts are only available to individuals aged 18 and over.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at info@english-grammar.online. We will promptly delete such information.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:

Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication
Secure backup procedures
Staff training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending an email to registered users (for significant changes)
Displaying a notice on our Site

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

English Grammar Online

Im Tobelacher 24

5406 Rütihof

Switzerland

Email: info@english-grammar.online

We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days.

14. EU Representative

For EU-related enquiries regarding data protection compliance, you may contact our EU representative at the address above or via email at info@english-grammar.online.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of english-grammar.online and governs the collection and use of personal data in accordance with GDPR, Swiss FADP, and other applicable data protection laws.

This page is currently only available in English.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20 February 2026

1. Introduction

Data Controller:

English Grammar Online

Im Tobelacher 24

5406 Rütihof

Switzerland

Email: info@english-grammar.online

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and any profile information you choose to provide.
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and any preferences you specify.
Contact Forms: Name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
Payment Information: If you purchase premium services, payment details are processed by our payment providers. We do not store complete payment card details.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website, browser type, device information, IP address.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 8 for details.
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Media: If you connect via social media accounts, we may receive information from those platforms in accordance with their privacy policies.
Analytics Providers: Aggregated data from Google Analytics and similar services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

3.1 Legal Bases (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

Consent: When you agree to marketing communications or optional features.
Contract Performance: To provide services you've requested or purchased.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and maintain security.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3.2 Specific Purposes

Providing and maintaining our educational services
Creating and managing user accounts
Processing transactions and sending related information
Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
Responding to your enquiries and providing customer support
Analysing site usage to improve our services
Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms

4. Third-Party Services

We share your information with the following third parties:

4.1 Service Providers

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and hosting services
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue): Email marketing and newsletter management
Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Google AdSense: Advertising services
Cloudflare: Content delivery and security services
Payment Processors: For processing transactions (if applicable)

4.2 Affiliate Programmes

4.3 Social Media Platforms

If we integrate social media features (share buttons, embedded content), these platforms may collect information about your interaction with our content.

4.4 Advertising Networks

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.

5. International Data Transfers

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission
Adequacy decisions by the EU Commission or Swiss Federal Data Protection Commissioner
Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Account Data: Until you delete your account, plus 30 days for backup purposes
Newsletter Data: Until you unsubscribe, plus legitimate interest period for analytics
Usage Data: Typically 26 months for analytics purposes
Legal/Tax Records: As required by applicable law (typically 7-10 years)

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymise your data.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Swiss FADP, you have the following rights:

7.1 Right of Access

Request confirmation of what personal data we hold about you and receive a copy.

7.2 Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

7.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

7.4 Right to Restriction of Processing

Request limitation of how we process your data in certain circumstances.

7.5 Right to Data Portability

Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

7.6 Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

7.8 Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making

Request human review of decisions made solely by automated processing that significantly affect you.

7.9 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@english-grammar.online. We will respond within 30 days. You may also lodge a complaint with:

Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC): www.edoeb.admin.ch
Your local EU Data Protection Authority: If you are in the EU

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 What Are Cookies

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (always active):

Authentication and security
Site functionality and preferences
Load balancing

Analytics Cookies (with your consent):

Google Analytics: Usage statistics, visitor behaviour
Performance monitoring

Advertising Cookies (with your consent):

Google AdSense: Personalised advertisements
Affiliate tracking
Ad performance measurement

Marketing Cookies (with your consent):

Newsletter preferences
Social media integration
Email campaign tracking

8.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Our cookie consent banner when you first visit
Your browser settings (though this may affect site functionality)
Your account preferences (for registered users)
Opt-out tools provided by advertising networks:

Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

Rejecting essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Site.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. User accounts are only available to individuals aged 18 and over.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at info@english-grammar.online. We will promptly delete such information.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:

Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication
Secure backup procedures
Staff training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending an email to registered users (for significant changes)
Displaying a notice on our Site

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

English Grammar Online

Im Tobelacher 24

5406 Rütihof

Switzerland

Email: info@english-grammar.online

We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days.

14. EU Representative

For EU-related enquiries regarding data protection compliance, you may contact our EU representative at the address above or via email at info@english-grammar.online.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of english-grammar.online and governs the collection and use of personal data in accordance with GDPR, Swiss FADP, and other applicable data protection laws.