The controller responsible for the processing described in this Cookie Policy is Tim Freuler, operating speakinghumans.com as a sole proprietorship under Swiss law, registered at Langgruetstr. 88A, 8047 Zurich, Switzerland ("speakinghumans.com", "we", "our", or "the Platform"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar browser technologies on speakinghumans.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage, which let a website remember information in your browser without creating a traditional cookie.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies and Storage
We use essential cookies and browser storage where needed to provide account login, security, booking, and payment functionality.
Authentication cookies are used to keep signed-in users authenticated and to protect account sessions.
Security-related cookies or tokens may be used to protect forms, authentication, and payment workflows.
We may temporarily store a booking intent in browser local storage so a student can return to the intended booking flow after signing in.
We may use session storage for short-lived interface state, such as timezone detection during a browser session.
Essential cookies and storage are used without optional consent where they are necessary for the Platform to work.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Platform, such as pages viewed, general device and browser information, approximate location, and site interactions.
Google Analytics may set analytics cookies such as_ga to distinguish visits and measure site usage.
We load Google Analytics only after analytics consent is granted. If analytics consent is rejected, Google Analytics is not loaded by the Platform.
We do not use Google Analytics for advertising, retargeting, or promotional measurement.
2.3 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing, advertising, retargeting, or promotional measurement cookies.
If we introduce marketing cookies later, we will update this Cookie Policy and request fresh, specific consent before using them where consent is required.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services are used for specific Platform features and may use cookies or similar technologies when those features are used:
Google - used for teacher sign-in and Google Calendar connection flows. Google may use cookies or similar technologies on Google-controlled pages or as part of authentication and calendar authorization.
Google Analytics - used only with analytics consent to measure Platform usage and improve the service.
PayPal - used for payment and seller onboarding flows. PayPal may use cookies or similar technologies when PayPal payment buttons, PayPal checkout, PayPal onboarding, or PayPal dispute/payment services are used.
These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy notices and may act as independent controllers for certain activities. We do not control cookies or similar technologies set on third-party websites or controlled by those providers.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies and browser storage at any time:
No optional-cookie choice is currently stored in this browser.
You can accept or reject optional analytics cookies using the cookie banner or the settings on this page.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and local storage via settings or preferences.
Disabling essential cookies or browser storage may prevent sign-in, booking, or payment functionality from working properly.
5. Consent
Essential cookies and storage are used because they are necessary for the Platform to function.
Google Analytics is optional and used only after analytics consent is granted.
We do not currently use marketing, advertising, retargeting, or promotional measurement cookies.
You may withdraw analytics consent at any time with effect for the future by using the analytics settings in this Cookie Policy.
6. Data Retention
Authentication and security cookies may be session-based or persistent, depending on the sign-in and security workflow.
Temporary booking-intent data stored in local storage is removed when it is used or no longer needed for the booking flow.
Session-storage data is cleared by the browser when the relevant browser session ends.
We store your optional-cookie choice in local storage so the Platform can remember whether Google Analytics may be loaded in this browser.
Google Analytics cookie retention is controlled by Google Analytics settings and browser behavior.
Third-party cookie and storage retention is controlled by the relevant third-party provider.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies used or regulations.
Updates will be posted on the Platform with a "Last updated" date.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes before they take effect.
8. Contact
speakinghumans.com Operated by Tim Freuler Sole proprietorship under Swiss law Registered address: Langgruetstr. 88A 8047 Zurich Switzerland
