Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 30, 2025
At Very Mary Piano Studio, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit verymarypianostudio.com, book piano lessons, or purchase sheet music. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We aim to be transparent and respectful of your privacy, in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European residents.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information You Provide: When you book lessons, purchase sheet music, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details (processed securely through Shopify).
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Automatically Collected Information: Our website, hosted by Wix.com, collects data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour (e.g., pages visited) through cookies and similar technologies.
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Cookies and Analytics: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance. Wix.com may use analytics tools, and we use Google Analytics to track user interactions, such as page views and session duration, to improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or our website’s cookie settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Schedule and manage piano lessons.
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Record payments for lessons
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Process payment for sheet music via Shopify.
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Deliver purchased sheet music (digital or physical).
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Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
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Improve our website and services through analytics provided by Wix.com and Google Analytics.
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Send you updates, correspondence related to your lessons, or promotional offers (with your consent, where required).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:
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Service Providers: Wix.com (our web host), Shopify (our payment processor), and Google Analytics process data on our behalf to operate the website, handle transactions, and analyze usage. All comply with strict privacy standards.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
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Business Transfers: If Very Mary Piano Studio is sold or merged, your information may be transferred to the new owner, with continued privacy protections.
4. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website, including our blog, may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g., videos, articles, or resources). These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit via links on our site.
5. Third-Party Service
Our website is hosted by Wix.com, which processes data according to its Privacy Policy. Payments are processed by Shopify, which follows its Privacy Policy. We use Google Analytics to understand website usage, and Google processes data per its Privacy Policy (you may opt out of Google Analytics at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). We encourage you to review these policies for details on how your data is handled.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
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Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information.
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Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us.
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Manage Cookies: Adjust cookie preferences through your browser or our website’s cookie settings.
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7. Additional Rights for European Residents (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the GDPR, including:
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
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Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
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Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we process your data.
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Object: Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encryption for payment processing through Shopify, secure hosting via Wix.com, and secure configurations for Google Analytics. However, no online system is entirely secure, and we encourage you to use strong passwords and secure devices.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy (e.g., to provide lessons or comply with tax obligations). When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
10. International Data Transfers
As our website is hosted by Wix.com, payments are processed by Shopify, and analytics are provided by Google Analytics, your data may be transferred to servers outside Canada, such as the United States or other countries where these providers operate. These transfers are necessary to provide our services, including website hosting, payment processing, and analytics. We ensure that Wix.com, Shopify, and Google Analytics comply with applicable privacy standards, including GDPR for EEA residents, through measures such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other safeguards to protect your data
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.Your continued use of our website and services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy, please reach out to us via our contact form:
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We’re happy to help and will respond promptly to your inquiries.
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Thank you for trusting Very Mary Piano Studio with your personal information. We’re dedicated to keeping your data safe while helping you grow as a musician!