Privacy Policy for Teachers on Savoracourses.com

Effective Date: October 11, 2025

Savoracourses.com is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our instructors in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data as a teacher on our platform, enabling you to create and deliver educational content with confidence. By enrolling as an instructor under any plan Commission-Only, Starter, Growth, Pro, Expert at, or Unlimited, you entrust us with your data, and we uphold the highest standards of protection. For details on teaching, learning, or promoting our platform, refer to our Become a Teacher, Terms and Conditions (Teachers). For our general privacy practices, see our Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Savoracourses.com is an online learning platform facilitating high-quality educational content creation and delivery. As the data controller, we are responsible for protecting your personal data. Contact us at: 

  • Email: support@savoracourses.com 
  • Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CEST 
  • Website:savoracourses.com

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following data to enable your participation as an instructor:
2.1 Personal Data Provided by You: 

  • Account Creation: Name, email address, location (optional), and expertise area during teacher enrollment. 
  • Payment Information: Credit card details for subscription plans (Starter, Growth, Pro, Expert, Unlimited). 
  • Course Creation: Course titles, descriptions, and content (e.g., videos, quizzes, PDFs) uploaded via your teacher dashboard. 
  • Communications: Information provided through support inquiries (teachers@savoracourses.com), forum posts, or student interactions.
    2.2 Automatically Collected Data: 
  • Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser, platform interactions (e.g., course uploads, dashboard activity, analytics views). 
  • Cookies and Tracking: Cookies for functionality, analytics, and marketing (with consent). See Section 7.
    2.3 Third-Party Data: Data from affiliate referrals or social media platforms (e.g., profile information) if you sign up via external links, subject to your consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to deliver and enhance your teaching experience: 

  • Account and Dashboard Management: Process enrollment, provide access to your teacher dashboard via a direct email link, and manage your account. 
  • Course Creation and Delivery: Host and distribute your courses, manage student enrollments, and track progress. 
  • Payments: Process credit card payments for subscription plans and distribute earnings (66% for Commission-Only, 100% for subscription plans, after taxes). 
  • Personalization: Recommend platform features or promotional strategies (AI may be used, see Section 8). 
  • Analytics: Provide course performance analytics (e.g., enrollment rates, completion stats) to optimize your offerings. 
  • Support: Respond to inquiries and facilitate student interactions. 
  • Marketing: Send promotional communications about platform updates or opportunities (with your consent). 
  • Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations, including GDPR and tax requirements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following GDPR-compliant bases: 

  • Contract: To fulfill your enrollment, provide dashboard access, process payments, and distribute earnings (per Terms and Conditions (Teachers)). 
  • Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time. 
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve platform functionality, prevent fraud, and analyze usage (e.g., course analytics). 
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, financial, or data protection regulations.

5. Data Sharing

We share your data only as necessary to operate the platform: 

  • Students: Limited data (e.g., instructor name, course details) shared with enrolled students for educational purposes. 
  • Payment Processors: Credit card details shared with secure providers (e.g., Stripe) for subscription payments or earnings payouts. 
  • Service Providers: GDPR-compliant third parties for hosting, email delivery (e.g., dashboard link emails), analytics, or content moderation. 
  • Legal Requirements: Data disclosed if required by law or to protect savoracourses.comrights.
    We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers in the European Union or with GDPR-compliant providers outside the EU.
6.2 Retention: 

  • Account and payment data are retained for the duration of your active account and for 5 years post-termination to comply with tax and legal obligations. 
  • Course content is retained for the lifetime of student access (for purchased courses) or until you request removal, subject to Terms and Conditions (Teachers). 
  • You may request data deletion (see Section 9).
    6.3 Security: We implement industry-standard measures, including SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security audits, to protect your data. However, no system is entirely immune to unauthorized access, and we are not liable for breaches beyond our reasonable control.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 Types of Cookies: 

  • Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality (e.g., dashboard access, login). 
  • Analytics Cookies: Track platform usage to improve features (e.g., course performance metrics). 
  • Marketing Cookies: Enable personalized promotions (with your consent).
    7.2 Management: You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may limit certain platform features.
    7.3 GDPR Compliance: We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

8.1 AI Usage: Savoracourses.com may employ AI technologies to enhance your teaching experience, including: 

  • Recommending platform features or promotional strategies based on your course performance. 
  • Analyzing enrollment and engagement data to provide actionable insights. 
  • Moderating course content or forum posts to ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions (Teachers).
    8.2 Transparency: Any AI processing uses anonymized or pseudonymized data where possible. No AI makes automated decisions that significantly impact your account status, earnings, or rights (per GDPR Article 22).
    8.3 Data Protection: AI processing complies with GDPR, ensuring your data is secure and your rights are upheld.

9. Your GDPR Rights

As an EU resident, you have the following rights under GDPR: 

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data. 
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data. 
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., tax records). 
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data in certain circumstances. 
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format. 
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (e.g., analytics) or marketing. 
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications or non-essential cookies at any time.
    To exercise these rights, contact support@savoracourses.com. We will respond within 30 days. You may also lodge a complaint with your local EU data protection authority.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the EU, your data may be transferred to EU servers or GDPR-compliant providers. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure adequate protection for international data transfers, in compliance with GDPR.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may include links to third-party services (e.g., payment processors, social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. You should review their policies before sharing data.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or support: 

  • Email: support@savoracourses.com 
  • Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CEST 
  • Website:savoracourses.com
    For teacher-specific issues, contact teachers@savoracourses.com. For general privacy practices, see our Privacy Policy.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. You will be notified of material changes via email or platform announcements. Continued participation as an instructor constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

By joining Savoracourses.com as an instructor, you can teach with confidence, knowing your data is protected under GDPR-compliant standards.