Effective Date: Dec 1, 2022
Introduction
Michael Maw (“I,” “me,” “my”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect personal information through my website, https://soundofmaw.com (“Website”). By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information I Collect
I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address (e.g., when signing up for newsletters or contacting me).
- Payment or billing information (if purchasing sheet music or other products).
- Comments or messages submitted through contact forms.
- Analytics and technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited).
I do not collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly provided.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use personal information for purposes including:
- Sending newsletters or updates about new compositions and blog posts.
- Responding to inquiries and communications.
- Processing transactions and delivering purchased products.
- Analyzing site usage to improve the Website.
- Complying with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), I process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent.
- Performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling an order).
- Legitimate interest (e.g., website analytics to improve user experience).
4. Sharing and Disclosure
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
I may share information with trusted third parties for the following purposes:
- Email delivery services
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5. Cookies and Tracking
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic. Cookies may be set by:
- The Website itself (first-party cookies).
- Third-party services like analytics or advertising platforms.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Object to processing or request restriction of processing.
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format).
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
8. Security
I take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. International Users
By using the Website, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other countries. If you are in the EEA, safeguards under GDPR apply.
11. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date updated.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://soundofmaw.com/contact