Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2025-09-13

This Privacy Policy explains how JVDT Learning Hub (“JVDT”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit jvdt.net, contact us, subscribe to updates, or buy lessons and support materials.

If you have questions or requests, please email learn@jvdt.net.

1) Who we are

Data controller: Johan du Toit (JVDT Learning Hub), operating jvdt.net
Contact: learn@jvdt.net

2) What we collect

Information you share with us

Name, email address, and any details you type into a form or email
Newsletter sign-up preferences
Purchase details (items bought, billing info we must keep on invoices)
Files you intentionally upload (e.g., classroom resources, feedback)

Please don’t send sensitive personal information that isn’t necessary.

Information collected automatically

Basic analytics about site use (pages viewed, approximate location by city/country, device/browser)
Security and performance data that help the site run reliably

We keep this minimal and use it to improve content and keep the site safe.

3) Why we use your information

To provide what you asked for: answer messages, send newsletters you opted into, deliver lessons/materials you purchase
To run and improve the site: fix problems, understand which pages help readers
To meet legal obligations: issue and store invoices/records required by law

Legal bases (where applicable): contract (providing what you bought/requested), legitimate interests (running and improving a simple website), consent (newsletters/optional features), and legal obligation (accounting/tax records).

We do not use automated decisions that have legal or similar effects on you.

4) Payments

When you buy lessons or materials, payment is processed by our payment provider. We receive confirmation (e.g., your name, email, amount, item) but not your full card details. Your invoice is issued accordingly.

5) Emails and newsletters

If you subscribe, we’ll send updates occasionally. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. Service emails (e.g., purchase receipts, access links) may still be sent as needed.

6) Cookies

Our site uses a few essential cookies so it works securely and remembers basic preferences, and a small amount of analytics to see what’s useful. You can control cookies in your browser at any time. If we show a cookie banner, your choice there will be respected.

7) Sharing your information

We share personal information only with:

Service providers who help us operate the site, send emails, or process payments—strictly for our purposes and under confidentiality
Authorities where required by law, or to protect rights and safety

We do not sell personal information.

8) Where information is stored

Our service providers may store or process information in other countries. We choose reputable providers and ask them to protect data appropriately wherever it is processed.

9) How long we keep information

Contact emails and form submissions: typically up to 24 months
Newsletter records: until you unsubscribe (then limited proof of consent for a short period)
Purchase/invoice records: kept as required by accounting/tax law
Analytics: kept only as long as needed for trends and site improvements

10) Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to certain uses, withdraw consent, and receive a copy of your data. To exercise a right, email learn@jvdt.net and we’ll respond promptly. If you are in the EU/EEA or UK, you can also complain to your local data protection authority (in France: CNIL).

11) Children

Our site and materials are aimed at general audiences and educators. We don’t knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we’ll address it.

12) Security

We use reasonable safeguards (secure connections, limited access, good housekeeping). No website can be 100% secure, but we work to protect your information and fix issues quickly.

13) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy as our site evolves. Significant changes will be noted here with a new effective date.

Contact: learn@jvdt.net