Your Privacy is our Priority.
"At LinguaBridge, we treat your information like our own. No fluff, no hidden clauses—just total transparency on how we handle your learning journey."
Trust is the foundation of any great learning experience. We believe that to master a new language, you should feel entirely secure in the environment you’re in. This policy explains how we protect your data while you focus on what matters: connecting with people and culture.
What Information We Collect
We adhere to the principle of data minimization. This means we only collect the specific pieces of information necessary to facilitate your education. We do not use background scripts to identify your hardware, browsing history, or physical location beyond what you voluntarily provide.
Student Profiles
Essential data to personalize your learning journey:
- • Basic Identity: Full name and a valid email address for account security and communications.
- • Social Contact: A phone number or handle (Telegram/WhatsApp) so tutors can reach you for lessons.
- • Learning Goals: Your target languages and current level to ensure accurate tutor matching.
Tutor Applications
Detailed data to maintain our teaching standards:
- • Expertise: A comprehensive professional bio and your specific pedagogical approach.
- • Credentials: Curriculum Vitae (PDF) and certification proof, stored in secure cloud storage.
- • Availability: Your timezone and teaching hours to sync with global student needs.
Detailed Use of Information
Your data serves a singular purpose: the successful facilitation of language learning. We break down our usage into three primary pillars to ensure you have no questions regarding how your data works for you:
Algorithmic & Human Matching
We process your learning preferences and tutor biographies to create compatible matches. This ensures that students are paired with tutors who specialize in their specific dialect or proficiency level.
Vetting & Safety
Tutor documents are reviewed manually by our administration team. This human-in-the-loop process prevents fraudulent profiles and maintains the academic integrity of our bridge.
Operational Logistics
We use your contact information to send lesson reminders, notify you of application updates, or provide technical support should you encounter issues with our platform.
Infrastructure & Security
We prioritize your security by leveraging global leaders in data protection. We do not host sensitive data on private, unencrypted servers. Our technology stack includes:
Cloudflare (CDN & WAF)
Cloudflare secures our web traffic, providing SSL/TLS encryption and protecting our site from automated attacks and data breaches. They ensure your connection to us is private and authenticated.
Google Workspace (Storage)
Your form responses and CVs are stored in encrypted Google Cloud environments. Access is restricted to core LinguaBridge staff via multi-factor authentication, ensuring zero unauthorized access.
No-Sale & Sharing Policy
We maintain a strict stance against the commoditization of personal data. To prevent any future claims or confusion:
LinguaBridge does not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to third-party marketers or data aggregators. Your data is only shared with the specific tutor or student you have been matched with to enable the services you requested. We do not disclose information to government entities unless legally compelled by a binding court order.
Your Rights & Ownership
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and global privacy standards, you remain the sole owner of your data. We act only as temporary custodians. Your rights include:
Right to Access
Request a copy of every data point we have stored about you at any time.
Right to Correction
Update or rectify inaccurate information in your profile or application.
Right to Erasure
Request the permanent deletion of your records from our systems.
Request Data Erasure
If you wish to invoke your "Right to be Forgotten" and have all your personal information permanently removed from LinguaBridge, please follow the automated steps on our deletion portal.