Plainhill Oratory

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-06-15

1. Overview

Plainhill Oratory (“we”, “us”) provides public speaking education. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we process it, and the controls you have.

2. Data we collect

  • Account data: name, email, and optional phone number.
  • Learning data: course enrollments, progress markers, practice notes.
  • Payment data: processed by third-party providers; we store only transaction references.
  • Usage data: device, browser, and interaction logs for security and product improvement.
  • Cookies: preferences, session, and analytics cookies.

3. How we use data

  • Deliver and improve courses and coaching experiences.
  • Authenticate users, prevent fraud, and ensure platform security.
  • Provide customer support and service updates.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce terms.

4. Legal bases

We rely on contract necessity, legitimate interests, consent (for optional features), and legal obligations where applicable.

5. Sharing

We share data with processors providing hosting, analytics, communications, and payment services under data processing agreements. We do not sell personal data.

6. Retention

We retain account data for the lifetime of the account and delete or anonymize it within 30 days of confirmed account closure, unless retention is required by law.

7. Your rights

  • Access and portability of your personal data.
  • Correction and deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data.
  • Objection to processing and restriction in certain cases.
  • Withdrawal of consent where processing relies on consent.

8. International transfers

Where data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Security

We employ encryption in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews. No method is 100% secure; we continuously improve protections.

10. Cookies

We use necessary cookies for core functionality and optional analytics cookies to understand engagement. You can manage preferences via browser settings and our cookie banner.