Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

At Artist House Studio, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you visit our website or communicate with us:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Student name and age (if applicable)

  • Musical interests and lesson preferences

  • Any other information you choose to provide via contact or enrollment forms

We also collect limited non-personal information (e.g., browser type, device, IP address) for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer service

  • Schedule lessons and manage studio communications

  • Process enrollment and tailor lesson plans

  • Share updates about studio events, policies, and recital information

  • Improve our website and services

We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected, or as otherwise permitted by law.

3. Consent

By submitting personal information through our website, you are providing consent for us to collect and use it for the stated purposes. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only:

  • When required by law or legal process

  • With your express consent

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. We securely delete or anonymize personal data when it is no longer needed.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your information, including secure data storage, limited access to personal data, and protection against unauthorized access or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services (e.g., payment processors, social media, video platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

8. Access and Correction

You may request access to your personal information or correct inaccurate data by contacting us. We will respond promptly, in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please use our Contact Page.