Last updated: November 6, 2025
Introduction
MicroEnglish (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website at microenglish.com.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create a MicroEnglish account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (stored securely and encrypted)
Payment Information
If you purchase a premium membership, payment processing is handled by Lemon Squeezy, our third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card details. Please refer to Lemon Squeezy’s Privacy Policy for information on how they handle your payment data.
Usage Information
We collect information about your learning activity, which is linked to your account:
- Which exercises you complete
- Your progress and performance
- Completion dates and scores
We also collect anonymous, aggregated website statistics that are not linked to your account or identity:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Browser type and device information
This anonymous data is collected via Rybbit Analytics and cannot be used to identify individual users.
Comments and User-Generated Content
When you post comments on exercises or blog posts, your username and comment content will be publicly visible.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our English learning services
- Manage your account and membership
- Track your learning progress
- Send important updates about your account or our services
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Understand how our website is used to improve the user experience
Cookies
MicroEnglish uses only essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
Analytics
We use Rybbit Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that does not use cookies or track individual users. Rybbit provides us with anonymous, aggregated statistics about website usage without collecting any personal data.
Data Retention
We retain your account information and learning progress for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be permanently removed from our systems, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [your contact email]
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure SSL/HTTPS encryption
- Encrypted password storage
- Regular security updates
- Restricted access to personal data
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Lemon Squeezy (Payment Processing)
Handles payment processing for premium memberships. View their Privacy Policy.
Cloudways (Web Hosting)
Hosts our website and database. View their Privacy Policy.
Rybbit Analytics
Provides privacy-focused, cookieless website analytics. View their information page.
Children’s Privacy
MicroEnglish is designed for adult learners and learners aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be processed in countries outside the UK and EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR and UK data protection law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: info@microenglish.com
Website: https://microenglish.com
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: To provide our services and manage your account
- Legitimate interests: To improve our services and understand how our website is used
- Legal obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Consent: For specific purposes where we have obtained your consent