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)