Privacy Policy

  • Last Updated: October 29, 2026

    Welcome to the Dallas Goethe Center ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.dallasgoethecenter.org] or register for our language courses and services.

    Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

    1. Information We Collect

    We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, participate in activities on the website, or otherwise contact us.

    A. Personal Data Provided by You

    • Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

    • Student Account Details: Username, password, preferred language of study, and current proficiency level.

    • Payment & Billing Data: Credit card details, billing address, and transaction history (Note: All financial payments are processed by third-party payment processors like Stripe or PayPal; we do not store full payment card details on our servers).

    • Communications: Messages sent via contact forms, placement tests, email inquiries, or student feedback forms.

    B. Information Collected Automatically

    When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser, such as:

    • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and language preferences.

    • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral sources, and path navigation through the site.

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for business and educational purposes, including:

    • Service Delivery: Enrolling you in classes, delivering online or in-person language lessons, tracking academic progress, and issuing certificates.

    • Communication: Responding to inquiries, sending class schedules, updates, assignment notifications, and administrative messages.

    • Payment Processing: Processing class fees, subscriptions, or learning materials.

    • Marketing: Sending newsletters, promotional offers, and course updates (you may opt out of marketing communications at any time).

    • Site Improvement: Analyzing usage trends to improve website functionality, lesson delivery, and user experience.

    • Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.

    3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third parties only under the following circumstances:

    • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, managing online classrooms, or processing payments (e.g., Zoom, Stripe, Mailchimp, web hosting providers). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

    • Teachers and Instructors: Assigned language tutors will have access to your name, language goals, and performance data to conduct lessons effectively.

    • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government order to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

    4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information.

    • Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality (e.g., keeping you logged into your account).

    • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).

    • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements or measure marketing campaigns.

    You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our site or learning portal may not function properly without cookies.

    5. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

    6. Data Retention

    We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax or accounting requirements). When we no longer require your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize it.

    7. Children's Privacy

    If our school offers courses for kids or minors: We are committed to protecting the privacy of young learners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions) without explicit parental or guardian consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately.

    8. Your Privacy Rights

    Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

    • Access & Portability: The right to request copies of your personal data.

    • Correction: The right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

    • Deletion: The right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.

    • Opt-Out: The right to unsubscribe from marketing emails via the "Unsubscribe" link in any promotional message.

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

    9. Third-Party Websites

    Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., language dictionary tools, YouTube video lessons, or payment gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

    10. Updates to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The revised version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

    11. Contact Us

    If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

    • mail: [email protected]

    • Phone: 469-708-8342

    • School Campus Address: 12411 Templeton Trail, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

    • Contact Form: You can also drop us a message anytime via our online contact form