Privacy
In this privacy notice, we describe our privacy policy. We seek to explain to you in the clearest way possible what information we collect, how we use it and what rights you have in relation to it. If there are any terms in this privacy policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of the Website and our services. By using the Website, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy.
1. Personal Information We Collect Online
We collect personal information about you in the following ways:
Information You Voluntarily Provide to Us
Personal information that you may provide through the Website or otherwise communicate with us includes:
- Personal contact information, such as your name and email address.
- Professional information, such as the grades you teach, and the languages you teach.
- Feedback, correspondence and reviews, such as information about how you heard of us; information you provide in your responses to surveys, when you participate in market research activities, report a problem with the Website, receive customer support or otherwise correspond with us, or reviews of the Website, including materials that we offer for download through the Website;
Information Automatically Collected
We may automatically log information about you and your computer or mobile device when you access our Website. For example, we may collect and store information such as the following concerning your visit:
- The Internet domain;
- Your IP address from which you access our website;
- The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;
- The date and time you access our site;
- The pages you visit;
- Geolocation information on a mobile device (see below); and
- If you linked to our website from another website, the address of that website.
- Web server logs are retained on a temporary basis, during which time their contents are accessible to Website administrators, and then deleted completely from our systems. Unless required by legal process, we do not link IP addresses to any personally identifiable information. This means that user sessions will be tracked by IP address, but a user’s identity will remain anonymous.
In addition, we ordinarily do not disclose to third parties Website usage by individual IP addresses, but we may do so in very limited circumstances when complying with law or legal process, working with consultants assisting us with fixing or improving the Website, or monitoring and improving the security of our network.
Google Analytics
This Website uses Google Analytics software to perform site usage analytics. Google Analytics collects anonymous information from users to help languagetogether.net track site usage and referrals from other websites. These data are used primarily to optimize the website experience for our visitors, but we may use the data as well to assist us in developing marketing plans for the Website.
Information collected and processed by Google Analytics includes the user’s IP address, network location, and geographic location. Google Analytics acquires all its information directly from the user, by installing a cookie (see below) on the user’s computer. The Site does not share any information it collects with Google, and Google Analytics does not collect any personally identifying information such as names, contact information, social security numbers or financial information. Accordingly, we cannot use any information acquired by Google Analytics to contact you directly.
Cookies
Cookies are unique bits of computer data that many major websites will transfer to your computer the first time that you visit. Cookies are stored on your hard drive and may be later accessed by the website to track prior usage. As noted above, Google Analytics will install a cookie on the hard drives of Website visitors.
You may set up your computer to reject cookies by the privacy settings for your web browser although, in that case, you may not be able to use some of the features on our Website. For further information on cookies visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
2. How We Use Your Information
To Provide Our Services
If you use our Website and/or submit a contact form to contact us or to download our materials, we use your personal information to:
Deliver downloaded materials to you; internal research and business development purposes; operate, maintain, administer and improve the Website; communicate with you, including by sending you service announcements, technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages; better understand your needs and interests, and personalize your experience with the Website; and provide support and maintenance for the Website and our services; and respond to your service-related requests, questions and feedback.
To Communicate with You
If you request information from us, submit a contact form on the Website, download any of our materials, make purchases of our products through amazon.com, or participate in our surveys, promotions or events, we may send you company-related marketing communications as permitted by law. You will have the ability to opt out of such communications.
To Comply with Law
We use your personal information as we believe necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable laws, lawful requests and legal process, such as to respond to subpoenas or requests from government authorities.
With Your Consent
We may use or share your personal information with your consent, such as if you consent to let us post your testimonials or endorsements on our Website; if you instruct us to take a specific action with respect to your personal information; or if you opt into third party marketing communications.
How Your Information Will Be Shared
Except as described in this Privacy Policy, we do not share the personal information that you provide to us with other organizations. We may disclose personal information to third parties under the following circumstances:
Service Providers.
We may employ third party companies and individuals to administer and provide Website services on our behalf (such as training, customer support, hosting, email delivery, email marketing, payment processing, analytics and database management services). These third parties may use your information only as directed by us and in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and are prohibited from using or disclosing your information for any other purpose.
Professional advisors.
We may disclose your personal information to professional advisors, such as lawyers, bankers, auditors and insurers, where necessary in the course of the professional services that they render to us.
Compliance with Laws and Law Enforcement; Protection and Safety.
We may disclose information about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as required by law, and disclose and use such information as we believe necessary or appropriate to (a) comply with applicable laws and lawful requests and legal process, such as to respond to subpoenas or requests from government authorities; (b) enforce the terms and conditions that govern the Website; (d) protect our legal rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of you or others; and (e) protect, investigate and deter against fraudulent, harmful, unauthorized, unethical or illegal activity.
Other Websites; Amazon.com; Apple/iTunes
This Website contains links to other sites. The websites of our advertisers, vendors, and other websites to which the Website links may also collect user-identifying information directly from you once you proceed to browse those sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of our advertisers, sponsors, vendors or other sites or businesses to which we provide hyperlinks or access. Please visit the relevant sites to review their privacy policies.
All of the financial transactions for our Website are handled through amazon.com. We do not store or process your financial, credit card and account information on our servers. Therefore, please refer to amazon.com’s (www.amazon.com) privacy policies for more details concerning the protection of your information while using its services.
In some cases, features on languagetogether.net are offered through tools provided by a third party over which we have no control, influence, or oversight. For example, users may download Language Together MP3 audio files and iBooks through Apple/iTunes. You should only use these third party tools if you agree to be bound by their respective terms of use.
Google Forms
This Website uses Google Forms, a third-party web-based tool that specializes in collecting and organizing information. This tool is used only for our contact form in connection with downloading our Teacher’s Guides.
4. How Long We Keep Your Information
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements).
5. How We Keep Your Information Safe
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Website is at your own risk. You should only access the services within a secure environment.
6. Minors
We are committed to protecting the privacy of minors who use our Website. We do not knowingly collect any personal information about any person under 18 years of age. By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18, or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor, and consent to such minor’s use of the Website. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at info@languagetogether.net.
7. User Generated Content
We may make available on our Website, or link to, features that allow you to share information online, namely through reviews of the Language Together books. Please be aware that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information online, that information becomes public and can be collected and used by others. We have no control over, and take no responsibility for, the use, storage or dissemination of such publicly- disclosed personal information. By posting personal information online in public forums, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties.
8. Your Choice; Opting Out of Email Correspondence
We occasionally will send emails to our customers and other individuals who provided us with their contact information. This is information that we believe may be of interest to you based on information you requested. Whenever you get an email from languagetogether.net, which is from an automated source, you will always have the opportunity to opt out of future similar correspondence, in which case you will not receive any more similar email communication.
9. Notification of Changes in the Privacy Policy
We will review our security measures and Privacy Policy on a periodic basis, and we may modify our policies as appropriate. We may also change or update our Privacy Policy if we add new services or features. If any changes are made, we will make appropriate amendments to this policy and post them at the Website. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy on a regular basis.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy or about our communications with you, you may contact us via email at info@languagetogether.net or by mail to:
Language Together LLC
P.O. Box 180014
Boston, MA 02118
United States
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is in effect as of October 2018.
Please read the Terms and Conditions for the Terms and Conditions for using this Website.
ACADEMICS' CHOICE AWARDS — Smart Book Award Winner
A wonderful visual aid for anyone just beginning to learn a new language.
TILLYWIG TOY & MEDIA AWARDS — Brain Child Award Winner
"Language Together is a wonderfully effective, systematic approach!...With remarkable swiftness, children find themselves reading the books, cover to cover, correctly pronouncing the words and understanding their meaning!"
Educator Reviews
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NORTHEAST CONFERENCE ON THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (NECTFL)— The NECTFL Review: A Journal for K-16+ Foreign Language Educators. Review of Set 1.
Read the full reviewFilled with wonderful little treasures that help children make connections faster, Set 1 books are a strong complement to any elementary language program.
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NECTFL — The NECTFL Review: A Journal for K-16+ Foreign Language Educators. Review of Set 2.
Read the full reviewA wonderful sequel to the Set 1 books...Set 2 continues to complement, strengthen, and reinforce students’ reading and comprehension skills.
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JULIANA BRINKLEY, First Grade Teacher, The Learning Project Elementary School, Boston MA
“This series of books is perfect for young children who are learning a new language or simply learning to read in their native language. Useful vocabulary makes learning new words accessible to young students. The charming family centered stories are accompanied by illustrations that emphasize the words being learned. This modern series for learning new languages would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or a home instructional collection!”
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ADRIANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ AGUIRRE, Historiadora, Paleógrafa Castellano siglo XVINew Vendor Paleógrafa Universidad de Connecticut-Stamford, Egresada, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
“Language Together has created a fantastic collection of Spanish immersion books for children. The illustrations in these books are simply adorable! The bright colors help facilitate recall of vocabulary and useful expressions. Each story is written in perfect Spanish, enabling a good understanding of Spanish idioms and culture. Abracadabra! Like magic, kids will learn Spanish! This wonderful series is highly recommended.”
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YUPING WANG, Chinese Teacher at Lexington Chinese School, Belmont, MA
“A great educational resource for beginners. I highly recommend these picture books for young Mandarin Chinese learners! Easy and colloquial phrases, along with vivid pictures, greatly engage young learners. This series of books helps students not only build a foundation of vocabulary but also understand cultural lingo.”
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SARAH HENSLEY, Elementary Spanish Teacher, Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX
“These books provide an authentic introduction to language that is colorful and enjoyable. For someone trying to learn a new language, I like the approach, since it is an immersion style. The repetitive sentence structure gives the idea, but the word that changes is the vocabulary word. As a bilingual teacher, I am going to include Set One as part of my classroom library. Thanks for the opportunity. I love them!”
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JENN GIULIANO LAWING, K-4 Language Teacher, Charlestown, RI
“I love the books. I tried the Color story yesterday with my K class and they really liked it. The illustrations are great too. These are perfect for beginner readers. I was so excited, like Christmas excited, when I got to the end and realized there is a QR code that students can scan and listen to the book as a read along. What a great independent center--LOVE IT!”
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AMY SCOTT, World Languages Teacher, Kirk Day School, St. Louis, Missouri
“I think these books are appealing to children and that all age groups would enjoy them. I would definitely use Set One in the classroom and can envision using them weekly. They introduce material in a way that is easy for children to understand. I love that they introduce both vocabulary and useful phrases, and that humor is incorporated, as well. I would like to see more sets added so they can take students all the way from preschool through the elementary years!”
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PAOLA MENDIZABAL, Elementary Spanish Teacher, Newport News Public Schools, Williamsburg, VA
“These books are perfect for young language learners! I will definitely use Set One in my classroom. I can use the books to introduce vocabulary to students in a whole/small group setting. I can also put the books in the library and students can read on their own. I really like these books!"
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WEI ZHOU, Chinese Teacher, Riverbend School, Natick MA; Charles River School, Dover, MA
“The books are great! The stories are very well structured, short and fun. I like how the words correspond to the illustration with colors. Bright idea. The books are simple enough for younger students learning vocabulary only, but also sufficient for advanced students who are ready to learn sentences. Congratulations to Language Together on these excellent books.”
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MARIELA WANG, Chinese Teacher, Links Institute, Argentina
"Language Together has developed a nice way to introduce Chinese to small children. I like the format. The repetition set in story mode is good way to drill sentence structures. I would use these books in my class, twice a week, for my students aged 4-7. There’s a shortage of this kind of material and I would like to see more!"
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TRACY HONG SYZ, Chinese Teacher, Immaculate Heart Academy, Ridgewood, NJ
“This is an effective content-based immersion approach. The language content is excellent. I love the stories, the beautiful design, the visual aids and titles (using Chinese idioms for each title—brilliant!) I think Set One is suitable for non-heritage beginners ages 3 and up, especially in US classrooms. I would use it as supplementary material in my classes as a “Do Now” warm up or a read aloud in a group or pair setting. Students can also re-tell and recite the stories and practice picture narration. I would like to see Set Two!”
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CAROLINA GÓMEZ, Spanish Teacher, Spanish Playground
"These fun books are excellent for emerging readers and provide wonderful support for learning language!"
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LINDA LÓPEZ-STONE, Multicultural Kid Blogs
“These books are a wonderful educational resource and would be a great addition to the home or classroom!“
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ASHLEY MOORE, Life with Moore Babies
“This is really a clever way to learn a foreign language. As a homeschooling parent, I was surprised by the simplicity of the materials: just ten little books. But the simplicity makes it great for younger kids. My children can use the curriculum on their own, giving me a break while they still get instruction!“
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TOT TOT GOOSE
“I am excited to add these books to our homeschooling curriculum! These books are short and entertaining, and the easy language and repetition are great for early readers!“
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BY CATARINA
“Does your kid want to learn Chinese? Here is a great resource. It's attractive, well designed and makes a great gift!“
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MORAH SHELI VILLAGE HOMESCHOOLING
"The audio is very engaging and kids can listen on any device. I like the natural progression of words to sentences and the charts and translations that go with the stories."