Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 1, 2026
Overview
GentleSpirit Strings (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides online violin education for beginners. This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal information when you use our site and services.
Information we collect
- Contact information you submit (name, email, optional phone) via forms.
- Account information if you register (name, email, hashed password).
- Usage data such as pages viewed and interactions with course materials.
- Device and browser metadata (e.g., IP address, user agent) collected via server logs.
How we use information
- To provide and improve courses, resources, and coaching.
- To respond to inquiries and provide support.
- To maintain security and prevent abuse.
- To send essential service messages; we obtain consent for optional marketing.
Legal bases for processing
We process personal data on the basis of contract (to deliver services), consent (for marketing), and legitimate interests (to maintain and improve our platform).
Cookies and local storage
We use cookies and local storage to remember preferences such as theme and consent, and to keep your cart and fallows on your device. You can clear these at any time via your browser settings.
Data sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data with service providers (e.g., payment processors) under strict confidentiality commitments, solely to operate the service.
Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to processing or withdraw consent.
International transfers
Information may be processed in the United States and other countries. We implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers where required.
Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Children
Our services are intended for users 13 and older. Parents/guardians should supervise younger learners’ access.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at [email protected] or call +1 (415) 915-2048.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy with a new effective date.
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