Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to TEFL Teacher, an online educational platform offering English language teaching materials and related resources.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms set out in this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
We are committed to protecting your privacy, complying with all applicable laws (including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international users), and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and securely.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process only the data necessary to operate our website and deliver our services effectively.
a) Personal Information
When you create an account, subscribe, or make a purchase, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Country or region
Payment information (processed securely via Stripe or Paddle)
Account login details (if applicable)
Communication records (emails or messages you send us)
b) Non-Personal Data
Automatically collected data may include:
Browser type and version
Device and operating system
IP address (for analytics and security)
Pages visited, session duration, and referral source
c) Cookies
We use cookies to:
Maintain login sessions
Personalize your experience
Improve site performance and analytics
You can disable cookies through your browser, though this may limit certain site features.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used solely for the following purposes:
Providing access to purchased or subscribed content
Processing secure payments
Responding to customer service requests
Sending account updates or educational newsletters (if opted in)
Improving website performance and user experience
Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Storage and Protection
We implement strict security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
All payment data is processed securely through Stripe or Paddle; TEFL Teacher does not store credit card information.
All collected data is stored on secure, encrypted servers.
Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
Provide services you have requested
Comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing support@tefl-teacher.co.za.
6. Your Rights
Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies in your data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to or limit processing of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request a copy of your personal data in electronic format
All such requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Third-Party Services
We use trusted service providers that adhere to strict privacy standards:
Stripe / Paddle – payment processing
Google Analytics – website analytics
Mailchimp or equivalent – newsletter management
Each third-party service maintains its own privacy policy and compliance framework.
8. Terms of Use
a) License and Acceptable Use
All materials available on this website (including PDFs, worksheets, flashcards, books, videos, and lesson packs) are protected by copyright and provided under a limited, personal-use license.
You may:
Use materials in your own classroom or personal teaching practice
Print, copy, or adapt for use with your own students
You may not:
Resell, redistribute, or re-upload any TEFL Teacher content to another website or platform
Claim authorship or remove branding/watermarks
Include materials in paid courses, subscription programs, or commercial bundles
Modify or reproduce content for resale or promotional gain
Violation of these terms may result in legal action under copyright law and intellectual property protection statutes.
b) Intellectual Property Rights
All original materials, text, graphics, lesson designs, and brand assets are owned exclusively by TEFL Teacher.
All rights are reserved. Unauthorized use constitutes infringement and may result in civil or criminal penalties.
c) Limitation of Liability
TEFL Teacher provides materials “as is” without warranties of any kind.
We make no guarantees regarding:
Accuracy or completeness of content
Suitability of materials for a particular educational purpose
Website uptime or uninterrupted access
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TEFL Teacher and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or its materials.
d) Indemnification
By using this site, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless TEFL Teacher, its owner, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or losses arising from misuse of the site or materials.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our resources are intended for teachers, not for direct use by children without adult supervision.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 16 years of age.
10. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or business operations.
The revised version will be published on this page with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Information
For privacy requests, legal questions, or data concerns, please contact:
TEFL Teacher Support
📧 support@tefl-teacher.co.za