Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Welcome to Magic of Music Ed. I take your privacy seriously. This page explains what I collect, how I use it, and the choices you have.

1. Introduction

I’m Suzanne, and I run Magic of Music Ed. I try to keep this simple and easy to read. If something here feels unclear, please reach out and I’ll clarify.

2. Information I Collect

Personal information (you share this with me):

  • Your name and email if you subscribe to my newsletter or download a freebie that asks for email.

  • Details you send through my contact form or by email.

  • Comments you post on the blog.

  • If you use Grow by Mediavine: the email you use to subscribe or create a Grow account.

  • If you tip via Buy Me a Coffee: your name, email, note (optional), and the amount you choose to send (see Section 6 for details).

Non‑personal information (collected automatically):

  • Browser type and device info.

  • IP address and general location (country/region level).

  • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time on page.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

Cookies and similar tech help this site work and help me understand what’s useful to teachers. You can turn cookies off in your browser, but some features may stop working.

I use:

  • Essential cookies to keep basic features running.

  • Analytics cookies to understand what’s popular and improve the site.

  • First‑party cookies and local storage from Grow by Mediavine so you can log in, save posts, and get recommendations.

  • Buy Me a Coffee widget cookies if I place the on‑site pop‑up (needed for checkout and their analytics).

4. How I Use Your Information

  • To send the email newsletter and freebies you requested.

  • To reply to your messages and comments.

  • To improve content and site experience.

  • To keep the site secure and running smoothly.

  • To power reader features like saving posts and recommendations via Grow.

5. Grow by Mediavine (reader account & saves)

I use Grow by Mediavine (“Grow”) for things like subscribing, saving posts, and seeing recommended content.

What Grow may collect:

  • Your email (if you subscribe or create a Grow account), the pages you view, what you save, IP address, browser/device details, and general usage.
  • First‑party data & authenticated traffic: when you log into Grow, your visits can be counted as first‑party data tied to your Grow account. Logged‑in visits are sometimes called authenticated traffic.
  • Single sign‑on: Grow is used on many publisher sites. If you log into Grow on one site, Grow may recognize you on other Grow‑enabled sites so your saves and email preferences stay with you.
  • Hashed email & identity partners: if you create a Grow account or subscribe through Grow, Mediavine (Grow’s parent company) may convert your email to a hashed identifier and use it with identity/advertising partners to support interest‑based ads across publisher sites. You can learn more and exercise choices in Mediavine’s privacy resources.

Your choices:

  • Unsubscribe from my emails anytime using the link in any email from me.

  • Delete your Grow account from the widget on this site: open the widget → profile icon → Account → Tools → Advanced → Delete Account.

  • Use industry opt‑out tools (like DAA/NAI) or your browser’s Global Privacy Control (GPC) if you want to limit interest‑based ads across the web.

6. Buy Me a Coffee (optional support)

If you’d like to tip or support my work, you may see a Buy Me a Coffee button or pop‑up.

  • Where it takes you: the button may send you to buymeacoffee.com, or the pop‑up may let you pay on this page.

  • What I see: your name, email, your note (if you leave one), and the amount. I never see your full card number.

  • How payments work: payments are processed by Stripe. I receive a payment record (like card type and last four digits) for receipts and bookkeeping.

  • What BMC collects: Buy Me a Coffee may use cookies/analytics and collect things like IP address and browser info so checkout works and for their stats. See their privacy policy for details.

  • Your choices: pay with a card or a wallet your device supports through Stripe (for example, Apple Pay or Google Pay). You can keep your note private or use initials. (Heads‑up: private support may not be available if you’re logged into a BMC account.)

  • Managing your BMC account: if you have a Buy Me a Coffee account, you can delete it in your account settings.

7. Sharing Your Information

I don’t sell your personal information. I only share data with services that help me run this site, such as:

They can use your information only to provide their services to me.

8. Data Security

I use reasonable security measures, including SSL/HTTPS. No online system is 100% secure, but I tale reasonable precautions to protect your information as much as possible.

9. Your Rights & Choices

You can:

  • Access the personal information I have about you.

  • Ask me to correct or delete it.

  • Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any email.

To exercise your rights, email suzanne@magicofmusiced.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

This site is for adult educators. I don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you think a child has provided information here, please contact me so I can delete it.

11. Third‑Party Links

I link to other sites (like educational resources, affiliates, and social platforms). Their privacy practices are their own; please read their policies.

12. International Users

This site is based in the United States, and your information will be processed in the U.S. I use Amazon OneLink to show region‑relevant resources. Privacy laws may differ where you live.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you’re a California resident, you can request access to or deletion of your personal information. You can also opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. I do not sell personal information. If I later use programmatic ads, I’ll add Mediavine’s required ad‑privacy language and any state‑specific links.

14. Changes to This Policy

If I make changes, I’ll update the date at the top and post the new policy here.

15. Contact

Questions or privacy requests? Email suzanne@magicofmusiced.com or use my site’s contact page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to Magic of Music Ed. I take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website or interact with my services. As an individual content creator and educator, I aim to be transparent about my data practices.

2. Information I Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and email address if you subscribe to my newsletter
  • Contact information if you reach out to me directly
  • Comments if you leave them on blog posts

Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device information
  • Location data (country/region level only)

Cookies

I use cookies to enhance your experience and understand how my site is being used. These include:

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand site usage
  • Third-party cookies from services like Google Analytics

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this might limit some website features.

3. How I Use Your Information

  • To deliver email newsletters and educational content to subscribers
  • To respond to your messages and comments
  • To improve website content and user experience
  • To analyze site usage and optimize performance
  • To maintain the security of my website

4. Sharing Your Information

I respect your privacy and operate this site independently. I do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, I do work with some third-party services:

  • Web hosting provider
  • Email newsletter service
  • Analytics services
  • Comment management system

These service providers have access to only the information they need to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Security

I implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I use secure SSL encryption for all data transmission on my site.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time using the link in the footer of every email
  • Contact me about your privacy concerns

To exercise these rights, please email me at suzanne@magicofmusiced.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

My website is designed for adult music educators. I do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe I have inadvertently collected such information, please contact me to have it removed.

8. Third-Party Links

My site includes links to other websites, including:

  • Educational resources
  • Product recommendations (some through affiliate links)
  • Professional organizations
  • Social media platforms

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy as my website and services evolve. I will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be announced through my newsletter or a site notification.

10. Contact Information

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at: suzanne@magicofmusiced.com

International Users

My website serves music educators worldwide. If you’re accessing the site from outside the United States:

  • Your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States
  • I use Amazon OneLink to provide relevant resources in your region
  • Different data protection laws may apply in your country

California Privacy Rights

While I’m based in New Jersey, California residents have specific privacy rights under the CCPA. If you’re a California resident, you can request:

  • What personal information I collect and how I use it
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • To opt-out of the sale of personal information (note that I do not sell personal information)