Privacy Policy for Whaikōrero Māori (“Talk Māori”)

Last updated: 2nd May 2025

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

  • Payment Information: When you purchase a subscription via PayPal, PayPal processes your payment details. We receive only basic transaction data (your name and email) to confirm your purchase—no credit card or financial details are ever stored on our site.
  • Basic Analytics: We may log page visits and errors in order to improve the site’s performance. This data is anonymous and does not identify you personally.
  • Local Storage & Cookies: We use the browser’s Local Storage to remember that you’ve unlocked access to the lessons, and a minimal cookie to manage smooth navigation. No tracking cookies or third-party analytics are used.

3. How We Use Your Information

To grant and manage your subscription access; to communicate important updates about your subscription or service changes; and to improve our site’s functionality and fix bugs.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

PayPal: Processes all payments; governed by PayPal’s privacy terms.
YouTube: Hosts our video content; governed by YouTube’s privacy terms.
We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with any other third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our service is intended for learners aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Your Rights

You may review, update, or delete your local browser-stored data at any time via your browser settings. For any questions about your payment data, please contact PayPal directly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please email us at info@talkmaori.com.