Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15/09/25

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use my website and drum lesson services.

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1. Who I Am

I provide private drum lessons in Essex. For the purposes of data protection law, I am the “data controller” of any personal information you provide.

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2. What Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:
   •    Contact details: name, email address, phone number.
   •    Lesson information: availability, progress notes, scheduling details.
   •    Payment information: if you pay online, this is handled securely by [your payment provider, e.g., PayPal/Stripe] — I do not store your card details.
   •    Website usage data: basic analytics (e.g., cookies, IP address) to improve my website.

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3. How I Use Your Data

Your personal data may be used to:
   •    Arrange and manage drum lessons.
   •    Communicate with you about bookings, cancellations, and updates.
   •    Keep lesson progress notes (if applicable).
   •    Comply with legal or financial record-keeping requirements.
   •    Improve my website and services.

I will never sell your information to third parties.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

I rely on the following legal grounds:
   •    Contract: to provide drum lessons you book with me.
   •    Legal obligation: for record-keeping (e.g., tax purposes).
   •    Legitimate interests: to manage my teaching business and communicate with students.
   •    Consent: where you have agreed (e.g., for marketing emails).

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5. How Long I Keep Data
   •    Lesson and contact records: kept for up to 2 years after your last lesson.
   •    Financial/tax records: kept for up to 7 years as required by law.
   •    Website cookies: duration depends on your browser settings.

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6. Sharing Your Data

Your data may be shared with:
   •    Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
   •    Website hosting/IT support providers.
   •    Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.

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7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
   •    Access the personal data I hold about you.
   •    Request correction of incorrect information.
   •    Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
   •    Object to processing in certain circumstances.
   •    Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact me at harleygriggs@hotmail.com

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8. Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve functionality and collect basic usage data. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

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9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact me at:

Henry Griggs
Email: harleygriggs@hotmail.com
Phone: 07833492012

If you are not satisfied, you can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk