Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

[Your Full Name]
[Street Address]
[Postcode, City, Country]
Email: hello@carlysclassroom.com

2. What Data We Collect

We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our service:

• Contact data — name and email address provided when booking a lesson via Calendly.
• Usage data — basic server log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) collected automatically when you visit this website.
• Communication data — emails and messages you send us directly.

We do not collect payment card data (handled by third-party processors), and we do not record video lessons without explicit written consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under Art. 6 GDPR:

• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) — to book and deliver lessons.
• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — for website security and improving our service.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — where you have explicitly agreed, e.g., for marketing emails.

4. Third-Party Services

Calendly

Booking is handled by Calendly, LLC (USA). When you book a lesson, you are subject to Calendly's privacy policy. Calendly is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. See: calendly.com/privacy.

Zoom

Lessons are conducted via Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (USA). Zoom is GDPR-compliant and certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. See: zoom.us/privacy.

Google Fonts

This site uses Google Fonts served directly from Google's servers, which may log your IP address. See: Google Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies

This website does not currently use tracking cookies or analytics cookies. Only technically necessary session data may be stored. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies at any time.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Booking and invoice data is retained for 10 years in accordance with German tax law (§ 147 AO). You may request deletion of other data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data (Art. 15)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16)
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten", Art. 17)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21)
• Right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@carlysclassroom.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for children aged 5–14 and we take the protection of minors' data very seriously. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children. All data related to lessons is collected from the parent or guardian who registers the booking. No child's data is shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page. Significant changes will be communicated via email where we hold your contact details.