This Privacy Policy explains ADC Italian Language and Culture Ltd, trading as Learn Italian with Amedea, or learn Italian Manchester, collect, use, and protect your personal information when you register for my online course hosted on Payhip, with payments processed through Stripe. I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who I Am

I am the owner and operator of Learn Italian with Amedea, based in the United Kingdom. I provide online courses and digital products related to Italian language learning and culture. You can contact me at:

Email: hello@learnitalianmanchester.co.uk

Postal Address: We are registered in England and Wales as a limited Company and our registered office is at International House, 61 Mosley St, Manchester, M2 3HZ

2. What Personal Data I Collect and Why

When you register for my online course, the following personal data is collected:

Data Collected

Name

This is used to personalise communication with you and to maintain accurate course records.

Email Address

This is required to provide you with access to the course, send updates, and deliver course materials.

Payment Information

Your payment is processed securely through Stripe. I do not have access to or store your full payment details.

This data is collected via Payhip and Stripe, third-party platforms that manage course access and payment processing.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

I rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:

• Contractual necessity: to deliver the course and manage your enrolment.
• Legitimate interest: for customer support, service improvement, and fraud prevention.
• Consent: where applicable, such as signing up to optional newsletters.

4. Who I Share Your Data With

I only share your data with trusted third-party services necessary to deliver the course:

• Payhip – for course hosting and enrolment
• Stripe – for secure payment processing
• Email Service Provider (MailerLite) – to send course-related updates

These services have their own privacy policies and are committed to GDPR-compliant processing.

I do not sell or rent your data to any third parties.

5. International Data Transfers

Some trusted third‑party platforms I use, such as Payhip and Stripe, may store or process your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area, including in the United States.

These transfers are conducted using approved safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) valid in the UK, or
• Certifications under recognised frameworks such as the UK and EU–US Data Privacy Frameworks, or similar agreements like CBPR/PRP.

These measures ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with the UK GDPR, even when processed abroad.

6. Data Retention

I retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the course and related support
• Comply with legal and tax obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Typically, course enrolment records are kept for up to 6 years for accounting and legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights including:

• Access to your data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion (in certain circumstances)
• Objection to processing
• Portability of your data
• Withdrawal of consent (if processing was based on consent)

To exercise your rights, email me at hello@learnitalianmanchester.co.uk.

8. Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

• Using secure platforms (e.g., Stripe, Payhip)
• Limiting access to personal data
• Encrypted communications via HTTPS

9. Cookies

While I do not set cookies directly, Payhip or Stripe may use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can review their cookie policies:

• Payhip Cookie Policy
• Stripe Cookie Policy

10. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how I process your data, please contact me directly at hello@learnitalianmanchester.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

11. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please contact:

Learn Italian with Amedea (also trading as Learn Italian Manchester)

Email: hello@learnitalianmanchester.co.uk