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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Where to Learn Icelandic ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience and content quality. Vercel Analytics collects the following anonymous data:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Referral sources (where you came from)
  • Device type and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/region level only)
  • Performance metrics (page load times)

Vercel Analytics is privacy-friendly and does not use cookies or track personal information. All data is anonymized and aggregated. You can learn more about Vercel Analytics' privacy practices at Vercel's Privacy Policy.

Cookies

We do not use cookies on this website. Our site is designed to function without storing any information on your device through cookies or similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Data

The anonymous analytics data we collect through Vercel Analytics is used solely for:

  • Understanding which resources are most helpful to our visitors
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Identifying technical issues or broken links
  • Making informed decisions about content updates and new features

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, email addresses, or IP addresses.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party service:

  • Vercel Analytics: For anonymous website analytics. Vercel is GDPR compliant and does not use cookies.

Please note that some of the external links on our website lead to third-party websites and resources (such as language schools, online courses, and media platforms). These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Data Storage and Security

Since we only collect anonymous, aggregated analytics data through Vercel Analytics, there is no personal data stored that could identify you as an individual. Vercel stores analytics data on secure servers and follows industry-standard security practices.

Your Rights (GDPR)

As we are based in Iceland (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, since we do not collect personal data, most GDPR rights regarding access, rectification, or deletion do not apply to our website.

If you have any questions about data collection or wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you can contact us directly with your concerns.

Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 16. Our content is educational and suitable for all ages learning Icelandic.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Email Communication

If you contact us via email, we will store your email address and the content of your message in order to respond to your inquiry. This information is stored securely and is:

  • Only used to communicate with you regarding your inquiry
  • Not shared with third parties
  • Not used for marketing purposes
  • Retained only as long as necessary to address your request

You may request deletion of your email correspondence at any time by contacting us.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: hae@wheretolearnicelandic.org.