Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

1. Who we are

Language First Ireland provides online French language courses for secondary school students and adults.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact us at:

West Coast Language First Ireland
4 Spanish walk, Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland

Email: language.first.ireland@gmail.com

2. What information we collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website or contact us:

  • your name;

  • your email address;

  • your telephone number (if provided);

  • information submitted through our contact or enquiry forms;

  • information required when booking a course;

  • information provided during a free level assessment;

  • technical information such as your IP address, browser type and cookies.

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • respond to your enquiries;

  • organise and deliver online French courses;

  • arrange free level assessments;

  • process course bookings;

  • communicate important information about your classes;

  • improve our website and services;

  • comply with legal obligations.

We only collect information that is necessary for these purposes.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal information on the following legal bases:

  • your consent;

  • the performance of a contract;

  • compliance with legal obligations;

  • our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services.

5. Sharing your information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Your data may be shared only with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our business, including:

  • payment providers;

  • website hosting services;

  • email service providers;

  • video conferencing platforms used for online lessons.

These providers process your information securely and only for the services they provide.

6. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or loss.

7. Data retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary:

  • while responding to enquiries;

  • during your participation in our courses;

  • to comply with legal, accounting or tax requirements.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

8. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data;

  • request correction of inaccurate information;

  • request deletion of your data where applicable;

  • restrict or object to certain processing;

  • request a copy of your personal data;

  • withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our website.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie banner.

10. Third-party services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services such as payment processors or video conferencing platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

11. Children's privacy

Some of our services are intended for secondary school students.

Where appropriate, personal information relating to students under the applicable age is provided by or processed with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

13. Contact us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

West Coast Language First Ireland

📧 language.first.ireland@gmail.com