Privacy Policy &
Affiliate Disclosure

Privacy Policy

Meridian French ("we", "our", "us") is an Australian-based website providing French language learning resources. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and your rights in relation to it. By using Meridian French, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
• Account registration (future feature): If we introduce user accounts, we will collect your name, email address, and any profile information you choose to provide.
• Newsletter subscriptions (if applicable): Your email address, to send you content you have requested.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Meridian French, certain technical information is collected automatically:

• Server logs: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used for security, troubleshooting, and understanding how the site is used.
• Analytics data: We use analytics tools (which may include Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide the information or assistance you have requested
• Improve the content, structure and user experience of Meridian French
• Monitor site security and prevent fraudulent or abusive behaviour
• Send you content you have specifically subscribed to receive
• Comply with our legal obligations under Australian law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our website (hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers access your information only to perform services on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Meridian French, our users, or others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred to the relevant successor entity.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Meridian French uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to operate the site and improve your experience. Cookies we use include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the website to function correctly (e.g. session management, security). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, time spent, errors encountered). We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Data is anonymised and aggregated.
• Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an affiliate link on our site, a cookie may be set by the affiliate partner to track whether you complete a purchase. This enables us to receive a commission. See our Affiliate Disclosure below for full details.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on servers located in Australia or in countries with adequate data protection standards. We use industry-standard security measures — including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews — to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we take all reasonable precautions, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Your Rights Under the Australian Privacy Principles

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading information
• Request that we delete your personal information (subject to our legal obligations)
• Complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@meridianfrench.com. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

Third-Party Websites

Meridian French contains links to third-party websites, including those of affiliate partners, examination bodies, government agencies, and educational institutions. This Privacy Policy applies only to Meridian French. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Meridian French is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of Meridian French after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Affiliate Disclosure

What Is an Affiliate Link?

An affiliate link is a special URL that contains a tracking code identifying Meridian French as the referrer. When you click an affiliate link on our site and subsequently make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission from the merchant — at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is identical whether you arrive via our affiliate link or directly.

How We Use Affiliate Links

Meridian French may include affiliate links to products and services we believe are genuinely useful for French learners. These may include — but are not limited to:

• French language courses and learning platforms
• Books, dictionaries and study materials
• DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF exam preparation resources
• Travel products and services relevant to visiting France
• Software tools useful for language learning

Our Editorial Independence

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products and services that we have assessed as genuinely useful for our readers. We do not accept payment to feature or positively review any product. Our recommendations are based on merit, relevance, and value to French learners — affiliate commission is a secondary consideration, not the primary one.

Where a link is an affiliate link, we aim to note this where practical. However, please assume that any link to an external product, course, book, or service on Meridian French may be an affiliate link, regardless of whether it is specifically labelled as such.

Compliance

Our affiliate disclosure practices are designed to comply with:

• The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) requirements regarding disclosure of commercial relationships
• The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) guidance on online endorsements and testimonials
• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for endorsements and testimonials (applicable to US-based affiliate programmes)

Questions About Affiliate Relationships

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or would like to know whether a specific recommendation is affiliated, please contact us at contact@meridianfrench.com. We are happy to clarify.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or Affiliate Disclosure, please contact us:

Last updated: 8 August 2026. This policy is governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.