Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 9, 2026

English with Marina is an independent English teaching business based in Pennsylvania, United States.
This Privacy Policy explains how English with Marina (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and handles information when you visit this website, contact us, or use the AI chatbot.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number, if provided
  • Information included in messages, forms, or lesson inquiries
When you use the AI chatbot, the text you submit is processed to generate a response.
Please do not submit passwords, payment information, identification numbers, medical information, or other sensitive or confidential information through the chatbot.
The website and services used to operate it may also automatically process basic technical information, such as IP address, browser and device information, cookies, and website usage information.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information to:
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Communicate with prospective and current students
  • Provide information about lessons and courses
  • Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website and AI chatbot
  • Prevent misuse, fraud, or security incidents
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
3. AI Chatbot
This website includes an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide information about English with Marina, including lessons, courses, materials, and policies.
Chatbot responses are generated using artificial intelligence and may occasionally be inaccurate or incomplete.
Information submitted through the chatbot may be processed by third-party service providers necessary to provide the chatbot functionality.
Please do not submit sensitive, confidential, financial, medical, or other private information through the chatbot.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party service providers to operate the website and its features, including Tilda, OpenAI, Render, and Supabase.
These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services and according to their own applicable privacy practices.
Information may be processed or stored in the United States or other countries.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website and services used to operate it may use cookies or similar technologies for website functionality, security, preferences, and analytics.
Where required by applicable law, consent will be requested before non-essential cookies or similar technologies are used.
You may also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law.
We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through the website. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply to you, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable U.S. and other privacy laws, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.
Where applicable, these rights may include the right to:
  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Request a copy of certain information
You may submit a privacy request using the contact information below. Requests will be handled as required by applicable law.
Where applicable, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant privacy or data protection authority.
8. Children's Privacy
This website and English with Marina's teaching services are intended for adults aged 18 and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.
9. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, or governmental requests, or to protect our rights, safety, security, users, or others.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the website, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.
11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, contact:
Marina Zemlemerova
English with Marina
Pennsylvania, United States
Email: English_w_Marina@outlook.com