This policy outlines the types of data we collect and how we use it. Please take a moment to read our Privacy Policy so you know what choices you have about the information we may ask you for. This policy may change from time to time so it’s a good idea to come back and read through it again, from time to time.

We take people’s privacy and rights very seriously and are committed to protecting your privacy. We’ll only use the information that we collect about you lawfully, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Under the GDPR, you have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected. Please contact us via our website.

Contact details 

We obtain contact details in the following ways:

• As part of the contact and registration process for music pupils and others using the studio, whether for recording or rehearsals.
• As part of the contact and registration process for live sound at events.

• We collect and store that information for a number of reasons:
  • for the purpose of contacting you in relation to studio bookings etc.
  • when we have your consent to let you know about studio events or news.
  • for monitoring and evaluation.

We do not rent or trade email lists with other organisations or businesses.

Website cookies and Google Analytics

Cookies are small pieces of information stored by your internet browser on your device. Like most website providers, the Hall Music Studio may use cookies to enable us to make a link between you and the information you have provided to our website and therefore provide you with personalised content so that we can give you a better experience when you return. Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improve the user experience. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, although you can choose not to.

An IP address is a number that can uniquely identify a specific device on the internet. We may use analysis software to look at IP addresses and cookies for the purpose of enhancing your user experience. This information is not used to develop a personal profile of you and any log files will be regularly purged.

When someone visits www.hallmusicstudio.co.uk we use a third party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website.

Website links

Our website contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practises of these websites and you should read their own privacy policies. The privacy policy described here, applies only to personal data collected by the Hall Music Studio.

Media

Photographs, audio and videos featuring individuals are considered personal data under the GDPR. If we are going to use any photos/video of you, we will ask your permission first – usually in writing via email or text message apps.

Security

Unfortunately, data transmission over the internet is not guaranteed to be 100% secure, but we do take appropriate steps to protect the security of your personal data.

Inaccuracies and Corrections

We make every effort to keep your personal data accurate and up-to-date. If you become aware of errors or inaccuracies, please do let us know.