# Privacy Policy – LearningPaths.site
**Last updated: November 18, 2025**
LearningPaths.site ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website https://learningpaths.site and use our online radio and educational audio services (collectively, the "Service").
### 1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
**a. Information you provide voluntarily**
- Account information (if you create an account): email address, username, and password.
- Optional profile information: display name, preferred languages, learning level.
- Messages or feedback you send us via contact forms or email.
**b. Information collected automatically**
- **Usage data**: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring pages, date/time of visit, and pages viewed.
- **Listening data**: which streams or episodes you play, duration of listening, and playback progress (used only to improve recommendations and site performance).
- **Cookies and similar technologies**: We use essential cookies for site functionality (e.g., keeping you logged in) and optional analytics cookies (see section 5).
We do **not** collect payment information directly. Any premium subscriptions are processed through trusted third-party payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, etc.), and we never see or store your full credit card details.
### 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Service (streaming audio, account features, etc.)
- To improve the website, content, and user experience
- To send occasional newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
- To respond to your inquiries or support requests
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
### 3. Sharing Your Information
We do **not** sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data only in these limited cases:
- With trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing) who are contractually obligated to protect your data
- If required by law, legal process, or government request
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (your data may be transferred to the new owner)
### 4. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Account data: until you delete your account or request removal
- Listening and usage logs: up to 12 months
- You can request deletion of your data at any time (see section 8)
### 5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:
- **Essential cookies**: required for login, playback, and basic site functions
- **Analytics cookies** (optional): provided by Plausible Analytics (privacy-friendly, no personal data or cross-site tracking) and/or Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled
You can disable non-essential cookies at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.
### 6. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to external sites (e.g., language resources, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
### 7. Children’s Privacy
LearningPaths.site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.
### 8. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and others)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Opt out of newsletters at any time via the unsubscribe link
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@learningpaths.site
We will respond within 30 days (or the timeframe required by applicable law).
### 9. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures (HTTPS, encryption, secure hosting) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
### 10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The new version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be announced on the website or via email (if you’ve subscribed).
### 11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
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