Privacy Policy

Introduction

Irina Music School ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.irinamusicschool.com.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit an inquiry through our contact form
• Send us an email
• Contact us via social media

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through Google Analytics, including:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of visit
• Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries: Contact you regarding piano lessons, AMEB preparation, or accompanist services
• Improve our website: Understand how visitors use our site to enhance user experience
• Analyze traffic: Track visitor behavior and website performance through Google Analytics
• Communicate: Send responses to your questions or provide requested information

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• How often users visit our site
• What pages they visit
• What other sites they used prior to visiting ours

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, not your name or other identifying information. We use this information to understand trends, administer the site, and improve our services.

Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics

As described above, we use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy.

Netlify (Hosting)

Our website is hosted on Netlify. Netlify may collect technical information such as IP addresses for security and performance purposes. View Netlify's Privacy Policy.

Social Media Platforms

Our website includes links to our Facebook and Instagram profiles. When you interact with these platforms, their privacy policies apply. We have no control over how these platforms collect or use your data.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form inquiries and email correspondence are typically retained for up to 2 years, after which they may be deleted.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out: Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

While we provide piano lessons to children, our website is directed toward parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (such as AMEB, Google Maps, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: