PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: January 18, 2026

1. DATA CONTROLLER

Barah Mikail - Email: barah@aliveandteaching.com - Website: aliveandteaching.com

2. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Alive & Teaching ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter. This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection, and the Spanish Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE).

3. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of information:

  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address and name when you subscribe to our newsletter

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (collected through cookies)

  • Embedded Media Data: Information collected by YouTube and Spotify when you interact with embedded podcast/video content

  • Analytics Data : Website usage patterns, page views, session duration, and general location data

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)): When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies

  • Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)): For website functionality and security

  • Legal Obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)): To comply with data protection laws

5. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

  • Send you our newsletter and podcast updates (with your consent)

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Analyze website traffic and understand how visitors use our website

  • Comply with legal obligations

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our website uses the following third-party services:

YouTube (Google Ireland Limited)

Spotify AB

Email Marketing Service

  • Purpose: Newsletter delivery

  • Data collected: Email address, name, subscription preferences

  • Data location: [Your email service provider's location]

Website Hosting Provider

  • Purpose: Website operation

  • Data collected: Server logs, IP addresses

  • Data location: [Your hosting provider's location]

Analytics Tools

  • Purpose: Understanding website usage and visitor behavior

  • Potential tools: Google Analytics or similar services

  • Data collected: Pages viewed, time spent on site, general location, device type, referral sources

  • Note: Analytics tools require your consent through our cookie banner before any data collection begins

7. COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

  • Required for website functionality

  • Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

  • Help us understand how visitors use our website

  • Track page views, session duration, and user navigation patterns

  • Require your consent before activation

Third-Party Media Cookies (Optional)

  • YouTube and Spotify cookies

  • Activated when you play embedded content

  • Require your consent

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

8. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data

  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data

  • Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from newsletters or revoke cookie consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: barah@aliveandteaching.com

9. DATA RETENTION

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Cookies: As specified in cookie settings (typically 1-24 months)

  • Server logs: Up to 12 months

  • Analytics data: Up to 26 months or as configured

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some of our third-party service providers (YouTube, Spotify, and potentially analytics providers) may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are protected by:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

  • Other appropriate safeguards under GDPR

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

14. COMPLAINTS

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) Website: https://www.aepd.es Phone: +34 901 100 099

15. CONTACT US

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

Barah Mikail Email: barah@aliveandteaching.com Website: aliveandteaching.com