Privacy Policy – French Immersion in France
Last updated: 01/09/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in the context of my French immersion programs in Lille, France
Who am I?
This website is managed by Jérôme Vanbaelinghem, a registered auto-entrepreneur (sole proprietor) in France.
SIRET number: 83451760900030
Business activity: Private lessons and cultural immersion programs in Lille
Business location: Roubaix, France
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please visit my Contact page
What data I collect and why
I only collect personal data that is necessary to organize and deliver your immersion experience.
When you contact me or book a stay, I may collect:
✔️ Your full name
✔️ Email address
✔️ Mailing address
✔️ Information related to your stay
I use this information to:
✔️ Respond to your inquiry
✔️ Plan your French immersion experience
✔️ Send you documents and materials
✔️ Issue invoices and finalize logistics
I do not use your personal data for marketing or share it with third parties for advertising purposes
Payment and financial data
You can pay by bank transfer or PayPal. I do not store or process your financial information directly. PayPal handles your payment securely on its own platform. Please refer to PayPal’s Privacy Policy for more details
Video calls and communication
I may offer a Zoom call to get to know you, assess your level of French, and tailor your experience. Zoom may collect personal data during this call. For more information, visit Zoom’s Privacy Policy
Cookies and website analytics
I use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with my website and to improve the user experience.
Google Analytics collects anonymized data via cookies, including:
✔️ Your IP address
✔️ Browser and device type
✔️ Duration of visit
✔️ Pages viewed
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings
How long I keep your data
I only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to prepare and complete your immersion stay. Once the stay is over, I delete or archive your data securely, only retaining what is required for legal or accounting purposes
Where your data is stored
Your data is stored securely on servers hosted by OVH, a trusted French hosting provider. Only I have access to this data, and I use it exclusively to provide your French immersion service
Consent for Testimonials and Photos
As part of the immersion experience, I may ask for your permission to:
✔️ Share a short testimonial (written or recorded) about your stay
✔️ Use a photo taken during the immersion (e.g., cultural visits, shared meals)
These elements may be published on my website or social media solely for promotional purposes, to illustrate what a French immersion looks like. Your image, words, or any identifying detail will never be shared without your explicit and written consent.
You are absolutely free to decline without any consequence on your stay or relationship with me. If you agree, I will ask you to confirm this via email or written message at the end of the immersion
Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
✔️ Access your personal data
✔️ Request corrections
✔️ Ask for deletion of your data at any time
To exercise these rights, just visit my Contact page, and I’ll respond promptly
Security
I take every reasonable step to ensure your data is safe, protected, and never misused
Updates to this policy
I may update this Privacy Policy if needed. Any changes will be posted on this page, with a new date at the top