Privacy Policy & Cookie

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [11/15/2025]

Thank you for visiting GoodFrenchTips.com (“we”, “our”, “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, services, AI-powered conversations, and learning tools.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account.
Messages sent through contact forms.
Comments you leave on articles (optional public display).

1.2 AI Conversation Data

Regular Conversation Practice:
We do not store the content of your AI-powered conversations.
TCF Preparation Conversations:
For students preparing TCF IRN, TCF Canada, or TCF TP, conversation transcripts may be temporarily stored for up to 7 days.
This allows teachers to review the conversation only if requested by the student for feedback or corrections.
After 7 days, these conversations are automatically deleted.

1.3 Automatically Collected Data

We may collect anonymized information such as:

IP address (anonymized when possible)
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the website

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for:

Sending newsletters and educational content
Providing access to AI-powered French practice
Improving website navigation and content
Responding to support requests
(For TCF students only) Reviewing conversations upon request

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Data Storage & Security

Data is hosted securely by our platform provider Ghost and service partners (such as Stripe and analytics tools).
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure.

4. AI Conversation Storage (Important)

4.1 Regular Conversations

We do not store or retain non-TCF conversations.

4.2 TCF Preparation Conversations

Stored for 7 days maximum
Only reviewed by a teacher at the request of the student
Automatically deleted after 7 days
Never shared with third parties

5. Moderation of Comments

To keep GoodFrenchTips safe and respectful, we reserve the right to remove or moderate any comment that includes:

Hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
Violence or threats
Explicit or inappropriate content
Spam, advertising, or promotional links
Off-topic or disruptive behavior
Disclosure of personal or sensitive information
Any content violating applicable laws

We may also restrict or block users who repeatedly violate these rules.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including GDPR and CCPA regions), you may have the following rights:

Access: Request the personal data we hold
Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your data
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime
Data Portability (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, email us at contact@goodfrenchtips.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential and analytics cookies.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy below.

8. Third-Party Services

We use trusted service providers such as:

Ghost (website hosting)
Stripe (payments)
Google Analytics / YouTube Analytics
OpenAI or ElevenLabs (AI processing)

These third parties may process limited data strictly as needed to provide their services.
We choose providers who meet industry security standards.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal requirements or functional changes.
Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 contact@goodfrenchtips.com

Last Updated: [11/15/2025]

GoodFrenchTips.com uses cookies and similar technologies to provide a better browsing and learning experience.

1. What Are Cookies?

Small text files stored on your device to improve website performance or remember your preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for navigation, security, and core site functions.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how users interact with the website, improve performance, and create better content.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings.
Blocking essential cookies may affect your experience on our website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third-party tools (Google, YouTube, Stripe, OpenAI, etc.) to set cookies for analytics or service delivery.
We do not control these cookies directly.

We may update this policy as needed.
Changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.