Privacy Policy

Sessions Music is a band-based music education service based in Yeovil, Somerset. We run weekly group rehearsals and live performances for students of all levels.

When we refer to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy, we mean Sessions Music. When we refer to "you" or "your", we mean you as a user of our website or participant in our sessions.

We collect the following personal information when you sign up:

• Full name • Email address • Phone number • Date of birth • Chosen instrument and experience level • Medical notes or accessibility requirements (optional) • Parent/guardian details (if you are under 18)

We also collect basic analytics data about how you use our website, such as pages visited and time on site. This data is anonymised and does not identify you personally.

We use your personal information to:

• Process your registration and match you with a band • Contact you about sessions, rehearsals, and performances • Send important updates about schedule changes or cancellations • Send marketing communications (only if you have opted in) • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

If you opt in to marketing communications during sign-up, we may send you emails about:

• Upcoming gigs and performances • New session dates and availability • Special offers and promotions • Sessions Music news and updates

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly.

Your personal data is stored securely on our servers. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your information.

We retain your personal data for as long as you are an active participant. If you leave Sessions Music, we will retain your data for up to 2 years for administrative purposes, after which it will be securely deleted.

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you • Request correction of inaccurate data • Request deletion of your data • Object to processing of your data • Request restriction of processing • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sessionsmusicyeovil@gmail.com.

Sessions Music may take photos and videos during rehearsals and performances for promotional purposes. By participating in Sessions Music, you consent to the use of such media unless you inform us otherwise in writing.

If you are under 18, parental/guardian consent is required for the use of photos and videos.

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure it functions correctly. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Analytics data is collected in an anonymised form and does not require cookie consent under UK law.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: sessionsmusicyeovil@gmail.com Location: Yeovil REC Community Hall, Yeovil, Somerset