Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for GMC English

At GMC English, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website https://gmcenglish.com/ or make a purchase from us. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. The information we collect can be categorized as follows:

1. a) Personal Information

When you make a purchase, create an account, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment information (e.g., credit card details)

1. b) Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited on our website
• Referring URL
• Time and date of your visit

This information is used to help us improve the functionality of our website and the overall user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several purposes, including:

• Order Processing: To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping, billing, and customer support.
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, allowing you to track orders and receive updates about your purchases.
• Communication: To send order confirmations, shipping updates, promotional offers (if you have opted in), and other important notifications related to your order.
• Website Improvement: To analyze how users interact with our website and improve its design and functionality.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies, marketing services) to fulfill orders, process payments, or assist with website operations.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to legal requests, we may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of GMC English, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us remember your preferences, improve site performance, and track user activity.

You can control cookie settings in your browser, and you can choose to disable cookies. However, disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use certain features.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We use industry-standard encryption to protect sensitive payment information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: If your personal information is incorrect or incomplete, you can request that we update or correct it.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations we may have.
• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails, you can unsubscribe by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@gmcenglish.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with your personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates to this policy will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: support@gmcenglish.com
• Address: GMC English, 6 Bluff Point Ct, Greenville, SC 29605-6082, United States

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience with GMC English is safe and secure.