GDPR

Now Music Academy GDPR Data Protection Policy

Introduction

Now Music Academy is committed to protecting the personal data of our students, their guardians, and our staff in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data.

1. Data Collection

We collect the following personal data:

Names
Home addresses
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Photos and videos of lessons, rehearsals, and performances

We do not collect any special category data (e.g., health information, racial or ethnic origin).

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

Communication: To keep you informed about your lessons, schedules, and any updates related to Now Music Academy.
Billing: To manage payments and invoicing for our services.
Marketing: Photos and videos of lessons, rehearsals, and performances may be used to promote Now Music Academy in both written and digital forms, including on our website and social media platforms.

3. Data Storage and Security

All personal data is securely stored on cloud storage systems with full encryption to ensure its protection. We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse of your personal data.

4. Data Sharing and Transfers

Now Music Academy does not share your personal data with any third parties. Additionally, no data is transferred outside of the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods can be provided upon request.

6. Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. Such requests will be handled personally on a case-by-case basis.
Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer, Paul Humphreys, at info@nowmusicacademy.co.uk.

7. Consent

Consent for the collection and processing of personal data is obtained during the sign-up process. By signing up, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

8. Policy Updates

This data protection policy is reviewed annually to ensure compliance with the latest regulations. Any updates or changes to this policy will be communicated via email and on our website.

9. Contact Information

For any inquiries or concerns regarding this data protection policy or your personal data, please contact:

Paul Humphreys
Data Protection Officer
Now Music Academy
info@nowmusicacademy.co.uk