Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 13, 2025

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)