Privacy policy
Last updated: 6 October 2026
Arabic Enthusiast is a small online Arabic school run by Hadi, a Lebanese linguist and teacher. This page explains, in plain words, what we keep about you, why, and how you can see or delete it.
What we keep and why
| What | Why |
|---|---|
| Your name, email, WhatsApp/phone number, time zone and (if you choose) gender | To create your student account, arrange lessons and contact you about them. |
| Lessons, bookings, lesson credits and payments | To run your timetable and keep an honest record of what you paid for and used. |
| Homework, test answers, recordings and files you upload | So Hadi can mark your work and give you feedback. |
| Your practice progress (scores, words learned, streaks) | To show your progress and choose what to review next. |
| Notes Hadi writes about your learning | To plan your lessons. Private notes are never shown to other students. |
| Messages you send through WhatsApp | To answer you. WhatsApp's own privacy policy applies to that app. |
We do not sell your information and we do not use it for advertising profiles.
Who helps us run the service
- Vercel hosts the website and stores uploaded files.
- Upstash stores the portal's records (database).
- Google: Google Calendar for lesson invitations, and Google Fonts for the lettering on the pages.
- Cloudflare (cdnjs) delivers some of the code the portal runs on.
- Anthropic powers the optional AI practice helpers. Only the text you send to a helper is shared, to produce its answer.
- Web push services (from your browser maker) deliver lesson reminders if you turn notifications on.
These companies may handle data outside your country. They process it only to provide their service to us.
Cookies and statistics
The website does not use advertising cookies. The portal stores your sign-in and settings in your own browser (local storage) so you stay signed in. If we turn on visitor statistics (Google Analytics or the Meta Pixel), the site first asks for your permission and loads nothing unless you accept.
How long we keep it
We keep your records while you are a student and for up to two years after your last lesson, so you can come back and pick up where you left off. Payment records may be kept longer where the law requires it. Ask us at any time and we will delete your account sooner.
Your rights
You can ask to see a copy of your information, correct it, or delete it. Students can change their own details in the portal under Settings. For anything else, message Hadi on WhatsApp at +961 76 957 495. We answer within 30 days, usually much sooner.
Children
Students under 16 need a parent or guardian to sign up and to agree to this policy for them.
Changes
If this policy changes in an important way, we will tell students in the portal. The date at the top shows the latest version.