Privacy policy
This privacy policy explains how freelearning.edu.pl collects, uses, and protects information when you read articles, subscribe to updates, join discussions, or contact the editors of Open Shelf. We design our services to collect only the information needed to operate the magazine, respond to readers, and improve the learning experience.
Information we collect
We may receive information that you provide directly, such as your email address when you subscribe, your display name and posts when you participate in the forum, and the content of messages sent to [email protected]. We may also collect limited technical data, including browser type, device category, referring page, approximate region, and pages visited. This data helps us understand performance and readership patterns in aggregate.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please do not include private credentials, identification numbers, health information, or payment details in forum posts or email messages.
How we use information
We use collected information to deliver requested services, moderate discussions, prevent abuse, answer questions, send newsletters when you have opted in, and analyze which guides are useful to readers. We may use aggregated, non-identifying information to plan editorial priorities and improve navigation.
We do not sell personal information. We do not use forum content for unrelated advertising profiles. Service providers that support hosting, email delivery, analytics, or moderation may process information only for those contracted purposes and are expected to apply appropriate safeguards.
Cookies and analytics
The site may use essential cookies to remember preferences and maintain security. Optional analytics, if enabled, are configured to limit collection of identifying details. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect sign-in, preferences, or other site functions.
Your choices and rights
You can unsubscribe from newsletters through the link in each message. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information associated with your email address, subject to legal and security exceptions. You may also object to certain processing or ask for a portable copy of data you provided. To make a request, email [email protected] and include enough detail for us to verify and locate the relevant records.
Retention and security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, to resolve disputes, enforce forum rules, or meet legal obligations. We use reasonable administrative and technical measures such as access controls, encryption in transit, and backups. No internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Children
Open Shelf is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the minimum age required by applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us so we can review and remove it.
International transfers and legal bases
Information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate transfer safeguards. Depending on your location, we process data with your consent, to provide a requested service, for legitimate interests such as security and editorial improvement, or to comply with legal obligations.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The current version will always be published on this page, with the revision date shown below. Questions, complaints, or privacy requests can be sent to [email protected].
Last updated: 16 February 2026.