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Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for FrenchExam.ie
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how FrenchExam.ie, operated by Nicola Rowan, Carlow, Ireland, collects, uses and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection law.
Who We Are
FrenchExam.ie is an online Higher Level Leaving Certificate French programme created and operated by Nicola Rowan, based in Carlow, Ireland.
Contact: bonjour@frenchexam.ie
What Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data when you interact with FrenchExam.ie:
- Your name and email address when you register interest in the programme
- Your child's name and year group when you complete the registration form
- Your email address when you sign up to receive the French Crimes guide or any other free resource
- Technical data such as browser type and pages visited, collected automatically via Google Analytics
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To contact you with details about the FrenchExam.ie programme ahead of the September 2026 launch
- To send you the free resource you requested (e.g. the French Crimes guide)
- To send you follow-up emails with French language tips and programme information
- To analyse website traffic and improve our content via Google Analytics
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of your consent. You provide this consent when you tick the relevant checkbox on our registration or sign-up forms. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at bonjour@frenchexam.ie or by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you.
Email Marketing
If you sign up to receive our free resource or register interest in the programme, you will be added to our mailing list managed by MailerLite. You will receive a small number of follow-up emails with French language tips and information about the FrenchExam.ie programme.
You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. We will never send you spam or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your data:
- MailerLite — email marketing and automation. Their privacy policy is available at mailerlite.com
- Google Analytics — website analytics. Data is anonymised and used only to understand how visitors use our site
- Web3Forms — form submission processing
Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate personal data
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (dataprotection.ie)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at bonjour@frenchexam.ie.
Cookies
FrenchExam.ie uses cookies for analytics purposes via Google Analytics and for the functioning of our MailerLite popup form. By continuing to use this website you consent to the use of these cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Terms & Conditions
Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before registering for or purchasing access to the FrenchExam.ie programme. By registering or purchasing, you agree to be bound by these terms.
About the Programme
FrenchExam.ie is an online self-paced Higher Level Leaving Certificate French programme operated by Nicola Rowan, Carlow, Ireland.
Contact: bonjour@frenchexam.ie
Programme Description
FrenchExam.ie provides pre-recorded video lessons, notes and resources to support Higher Level Leaving Certificate French students. New lessons are released on a weekly basis from September through to May as part of the Higher Level Weekly Programme.
⚠️ This is a self-paced online programme. Madame Nicola does not provide individual feedback, corrections or responses to homework, essays, oral practice tasks or any other student work. The programme is designed for independent study alongside classroom learning.
Pricing & Payment
FrenchExam.ie is available on the following plans:
- Full Year Access — €188: A single once-off payment covering full access to the Higher Level Weekly Programme, from September to the end of the Leaving Certificate examinations
- Payment Plan — 8 monthly instalments of €24 (€192 total): A fixed payment plan, not a rolling subscription. Instalments are charged automatically each month and the plan ends automatically after the 8th payment. This plan cannot be cancelled part-way through; if a payment fails and cannot be collected after the automatic retry attempts, access to the programme will be suspended until the outstanding payment is resolved.
- Higher Level Intensive Revision Programme — €188: Available to students joining from 1st November onwards. A single once-off payment providing immediate access to the complete course (the same lessons and resources as the Weekly Programme), for students who wish to study at their own pace.
Payment details will be provided to registered students ahead of the September 2026 launch. No payment is taken at the point of registering interest.
Refund Policy
💳 All programme fees — whether paid as the €188 once-off Full Year Access, the 8-instalment Payment Plan, or the €188 Intensive Revision Programme — are strictly non-refundable once payment has been processed. Please ensure you have read the programme description fully before making payment.
The Payment Plan is a fixed instalment arrangement and cannot be cancelled early. If an instalment payment fails, we will attempt to collect it again automatically; if it remains unpaid after these attempts, the payment plan will be cancelled and programme access suspended. No refunds are issued for instalments already paid.
Enrolment & Access
- Access to the programme is provided via a dedicated members area on Systeme.io
- Login details will be provided upon receipt of payment
- Enrolment for the Higher Level Weekly Programme closes on 31st October each year, so that all students progress through the programme together. Students enrolling after this date may join the Higher Level Intensive Revision Programme instead, which provides immediate access to the complete course
- Full-year access (under either programme) runs through to the end of the Leaving Certificate examinations
- Lessons are pre-recorded and available to watch at any time on any device
Acceptable Use
Programme access is for the personal use of the registered student only. You may not:
- Share your login details with any other person
- Reproduce, distribute or resell any programme content
- Record or screenshot programme videos or materials for distribution
Breach of these terms may result in immediate termination of access without refund.
Intellectual Property
All content on FrenchExam.ie, including video lessons, notes, PDFs, graphics and the Madame Nicola brand and character, is the intellectual property of Nicola Rowan and may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
Limitation of Liability
FrenchExam.ie provides educational support materials to assist students in their Leaving Certificate preparation. We make no guarantee of specific exam results. The programme is intended to complement, not replace, classroom teaching.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nicola Rowan shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from use of or inability to use the programme.
Changes to the Programme
We reserve the right to make changes to programme content, scheduling and delivery as necessary. We will endeavour to notify registered students of any significant changes by email.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Ireland. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.
Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at bonjour@frenchexam.ie.