Last updated: 2025-11-16

Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Fredrik Arhusiander / Swedish Linguist (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit my website, subscribe to my email list, or purchase products or services.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent, lawful, and secure way.

1. Who I Am

Controller:
Fredrik Arhusiander / Swedish Linguist
Address: Calle de Maldonado 41, pta 6, 46001, Valencia, Spain
Email: fredrik@swedishlinguist.com


2. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information you provide voluntarily

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe – I do not store card details)
  • Any information you submit via forms, emails, or messages

Information collected automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and actions taken on the website (if analytics tools such as WordPress stats or Google Analytics are active)

3. How I Use Your Personal Data

I use your data for the following purposes:

Email communication

  • Sending newsletters, language learning content, and updates
  • Sending marketing emails (only with your consent)
  • Delivering onboarding sequences, lessons, or digital content you signed up for

Purchases and payments

  • Processing payments through Stripe
  • Delivering purchased products or services
  • Sending order confirmations and receipts

Website functionality & improvements

  • Operating the website through WordPress
  • Improving user experience and services
  • Understanding how visitors use the site (if analytics are active)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, I rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: for email newsletters, marketing, and optional content sign-ups
  • Contract: for purchases, course access, and services you pay for
  • Legitimate interest: for basic website security, fraud prevention, and essential website analytics

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting me.


5. Who I Share Your Data With (Processors)

I only share data with trusted service providers necessary to run my business.

Email service provider

MailerLite – stores your email, name, and subscription preferences to send newsletters.

Payment processor

Stripe – processes payment details securely when you purchase a product or service.

Website platform

WordPress – used to host my website and manage content.

Depending on your setup, you may also consider listing:

  • WordPress plugins that store or process user data (contact forms, analytics, security plugins)
  • Analytics tools if installed (e.g., Google Analytics)

No personal data is ever sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing.


6. International Data Transfers

Service providers like MailerLite and Stripe may process data outside the EU.
I only work with companies that offer GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.


7. How Long I Store Your Data

I only keep personal data for as long as necessary:

  • Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe or ask for deletion
  • Purchases: as long as legally required for tax/accounting
  • Website logs: typically 30–90 days

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Request portability of your data
  • Restrict or object to certain processing
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email me at: fredrik@swedishlinguist.com


9. Security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.


10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time.
The updated version will always be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.


11. Contact

For questions or data requests, contact:

Fredrik Arhusiander / Swedish Linguist
Email: fredrik@swedishlinguist.com
Address: Calle de Maldonado 41, pta 6, 46001, Valencia, Spain

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