Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: 30 June 2025

Last Updated: 30 June 2025

At Localize Like a Pro (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including the blog, online courses, and any other services provided through this site.

We operate in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679). This policy explains your rights and how you can exercise them.

 

1. Who we are

Localize Like A Pro offers training, consulting, and online courses on AI in Localization. Our website address is: https://localizelikeapro.com.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website:

a) Comments and Spam Detection

When visitors leave comments on the blog:

  • We collect the data shown in the comments form (e.g., name, email, website).

  • We also collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

  • An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service if you use it.

b) Account Registration and Course Enrollment

When you create an account or enroll in a course, we collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Billing information (if applicable)

  • Course progress and activity

  • Login credentials (encrypted)

c) Newsletter and Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing updates, we collect:

  • Email address

  • Name (optional)

  • User preferences

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

d) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Site functionality (e.g., login sessions)

  • Performance and analytics (e.g., page visits, course usage)

  • Spam detection

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – For marketing emails, analytics cookies, and optional features.

  • Contract – When providing you access to our paid or free courses.

  • Legal Obligation – To meet tax or legal requirements.

  • Legitimate Interests – To improve our services, protect the website, and prevent abuse (e.g., spam detection).

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected for:

  • Managing your account and course access

  • Delivering purchased services

  • Improving website performance and user experience

  • Communicating important updates or support

  • Complying with legal obligations

  • Detecting and preventing spam or fraudulent activity

 

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with trusted third parties under data processing agreements, including:

  • Hosting and course platform provider (e.g., Teachable)

  • Email marketing provider (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Anti-spam tools (e.g., Akismet)

Each of these services is GDPR-compliant or governed by equivalent data protection regulations.

 

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Indefinitely, unless deleted by you or us.

  • User accounts: As long as the account is active. You can request deletion at any time.

  • Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.

  • Analytics data: Retained according to cookie storage duration, typically 26 months or less.

 

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction – Limit the processing of your data in certain cases.

  • Objection – Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

  • Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@localizelikeapro.com

 

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

 

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is processed outside the EU (e.g., by third-party providers), we ensure it is protected through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions approved by the European Commission.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”. If the changes are significant, we will notify you by email or site banner.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at info@localizelikeapro.com.

 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.