Vallarta Spanish Teacher - Zona Romantica Puerto Vallarta
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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 27, 2026

At Vallarta Spanish Teacher (accessible from https://vallartaspanishteacher.com), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors and students. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information collected, processed, and stored by our platform, and how we comply with international data protection laws, including the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and Mexico’s Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares (LFPDPPP).

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you when you voluntarily interact with our website, request a consultation, or register for private lessons. This may include:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number (or WhatsApp number), and physical residency or lodging neighborhood in the Puerto Vallarta region.
  • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior gathered through essential cookies to improve website performance.
  • Payment Data: All digital transactions, deposits, or payments are processed through secure, third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe, PayPal, or institutional bank transfers). We do not store financial credit card details directly on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data under legal grounds to serve the following purposes:

  • To coordinate, program, and execute your private Spanish language lessons.
  • To respond to contact form inquiries, schedule consultation calls, and manage customer service requests.
  • To comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements under Mexican and international commercial laws.
  • With your explicit consent, to occasionally send updates regarding schedules, premium learning materials, or seasonal availability.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures

Vallarta Spanish Teacher does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers strictly necessary to operate our digital platform:

  • Web hosting and maintenance services (WordPress infrastructure).
  • Secure payment processors.
  • Communication tools (such as automated secure email notification systems or WhatsApp Business).

We may disclose your data if legally required to do so by government authorities or competent courts in Mexico, the United States, or Canada.

4. International Data Transfers

Because our services are based in Mexico and our primary audience resides in the USA and Canada, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed across international borders. By utilizing this website, you explicitly consent to the cross-border processing of your contact data.

5. Data Retention and Security

We implement appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the educational services requested or to meet legal statutory retention periods.

6. Your Privacy Rights (USA, Canada, & Mexico ARCO Rights)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you possess specific international privacy rights over your personal data:

  • United States & Canada: You have the right to request access to your data, know how it is being used, request its complete erasure, or opt-out of any promotional channels.
  • Mexico (ARCO Rights): In strict compliance with Mexican law (LFPDPPP), you have the right to Access (Acceso), Rectify (Rectificación), Cancel (Cancelación), or Oppose (Oposición) the processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our designated privacy officer directly via email at: [email protected]. We will respond to all verified international requests within the legally mandated timeframes.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect operational, technical, or legal changes. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: May 27, 2026

Welcome to Vallarta Spanish Teacher (https://vallartaspanishteacher.com). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, digital booking channels, and private educational consulting services. By browsing this website, requesting consultations, or contracting our private Spanish language services, you agree to be bound by these terms in full.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Vallarta Spanish Teacher owns all intellectual property rights for the original text, customized curricula, custom educational materials, graphics, branding elements, and digital media published on this website. You may access this content exclusively for your personal, non-commercial use. You must not republish, distribute, sell, or duplicate any content from this website without explicit written consent.

2. Private Tutoring Services & Booking Infrastructure

Our private Spanish lessons are custom concierge packages explicitly tailored for adult language acquisition.

  • Location of Service: Private lessons take place at a mutually agreed-upon location, which may include the student's private home or condo, a quiet local café within our covered service zones (Zona Romántica, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Versalles, etc.), or our designated studio space.
  • Student Responsibility: The student is responsible for ensuring a quiet, safe, and respectful environment conducive to learning during in-home or in-condo sessions.

3. Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

To maintain a premium and organized schedule for all students, we enforce a strict scheduling policy:

  • Classes can be canceled or rescheduled free of charge with at least 24 hours’ notice.
  • If canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, 50% of the class fee will be charged.
  • In case of a no-show (without notice), the class will be considered delivered and 100% of the fee will be charged.

4. Payments, Refunds, and Package Expirations

  • The first trial class can be fully refunded if the student is not satisfied.
  • Class packages may be partially refunded only if requested before the course begins. Once started, no refunds will be issued.
  • Materials, promotions, and discounts are non-refundable.
  • All classes must be paid in advance to confirm the booking.

5. Code of Conduct and Safety

We maintain an absolute zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, verbal abuse, or unsafe behavior during our private tutoring sessions. We reserve the absolute right to terminate educational services immediately, without any refund, if a student exhibits behavior that compromises the safety, dignity, or well-being of our teaching staff.

6. Limitation of Liability

The information provided on this website and within our lessons is for practical, conversational educational purposes. While we strive to provide precise tools to help you navigate local life in Mexico, Vallarta Spanish Teacher is not liable for any real estate transactions, legal misunderstandings, medical miscommunications, or financial disputes that may arise during your personal interactions outside of the classroom.

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Jalisco, Mexico. Any legal action, dispute, or claim arising from or related to our commercial services shall be settled exclusively within the competent courts located in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or require clarification regarding these Terms and Conditions, please reach out to us at: [email protected]

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