Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 14, 20251. Introduction

West Chester Music Academy ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in connection with our music lessons and related services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from students, parents, and guardians in order to provide music instruction and improve our services. This information includes:

Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, mailing address.

Student Information: Student’s name, age, instrument of choice, and lesson preferences.

Payment Information: Billing details for lesson fees (processed securely through third-party payment processors).Communications: Emails, messages, and inquiries submitted to us. Website

Usage Data: When visiting our website, we may collect non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To schedule and provide music lessons. To communicate with parents and students regarding lessons, scheduling, and payments. To improve our programs and services. To send newsletters, promotions, or event announcements (you may opt out at any time).To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Information Sharing & Security

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers: Payment processors, scheduling tools, and administrative service providers who assist us in running our business.

Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to legal proceedings. With Consent: If a parent or guardian provides explicit permission to share information for any other reason.

We take reasonable measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, theft, and misuse. However, no online data transmission is 100% secure.

5. Children's Privacy

We prioritize protecting children’s privacy. For students under 13, personal information is collected only with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children without appropriate consent.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to your or your child’s personal data. Correct inaccurate or outdated information. Request the deletion of your data (subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it). Opt out of marketing communications. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: West Chester Music Academy

7 N. Five Points Rd West Chester, PA 19380

[email protected]

484-508-5895