Privacy Policy and T&Cs
đź”’ Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st July 2025
Your privacy is important to us at Espresso Stories. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Email address – to send you your stories and account updates.
Name (optional) – if provided during signup.
Payment information – processed securely by our payment provider (we don’t store this).
Usage data – such as email open rates or click-throughs, to help improve our content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Deliver your weekly stories.
Manage your subscription.
Communicate with you (e.g., updates, support, offers).
Improve our service.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Data Security
We use industry-standard tools and procedures to keep your data safe, including SSL encryption and secure data storage.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) who may have access to limited information solely to perform services on our behalf.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Unsubscribe at any time (unsubscribe links are included in every email).
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies or similar technologies on our website to analyze traffic and enhance your experience. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Any major changes will be communicated via email or on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, email us at info@linguini.app.
đź“„ Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 1 July 2025
Welcome to Espresso Stories! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and subscription service. By signing up or using our service, you agree to these Terms.
1. About Our Service
Espresso Stories provides a weekly subscription-based newsletter that delivers three short stories in the language you’re learning. This service is provided via email to subscribers who have paid for access.
2. Eligibility
To use our service, you must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian.
3. Subscriptions & Payments
You agree to pay the subscription fee specified at the time of purchase.
Payments are billed in advance (monthly or annually, depending on your plan).
Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the next billing cycle.
We use a secure third-party payment processor (Stripe) — we do not store your payment details.
4. Cancellation & Refunds
You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings or by contacting us.
Refunds are not issued for partial subscription periods, except where required by law.
5. Intellectual Property
All content provided through Espresso Stories — including the stories themselves — is protected by copyright and may not be redistributed, copied, or republished without our written permission.
6. User Conduct
You agree not to:
Share your subscription access with others.
Use our content for commercial purposes without permission.
Attempt to interfere with the service’s operation or security.
7. Limitation of Liability
We aim to provide valuable and enjoyable content, but we make no guarantees regarding language improvement outcomes. Espresso Stories is not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the service.
8. Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the service (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We’ll notify you of significant changes via email or through the website. Continued use of the service means you accept the new Terms.
10. Contact
If you have any questions, email us at info@linguini.app.