Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 24, 2026
Hampstead Guitar, LLC (“Hampstead Guitar Lessons,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at hampsteadguitarlessons.com, enroll in lessons, purchase products or services, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide: When you schedule a consultation, enroll in lessons, purchase products (such as worksheets, sheet music, courses, or subscriptions), or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide.
Payment Information: When you make a purchase through our website, your payment is processed securely by Braintree, a PayPal company. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers. We may have access to the last four or five digits of your card number for verification purposes only. All payment processing is handled in accordance with PCI-DSS security standards.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data, including your browser type, IP address, internet service provider, pages viewed, time and date of your visit, and the duration of your visit. This data is collected through our server logs and Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide, manage, and improve our music lesson services and related products. To process transactions and send related information, including purchase confirmations and invoices. To communicate with you about lessons, scheduling, and account-related matters. To send periodic emails, including newsletters with news, updates, and educational content, if you have subscribed. To improve our website, content, and user experience through analytics. To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
Email Newsletter
We offer an email newsletter to keep subscribers informed about news, events, lesson tips, and other content. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with any third party. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email, and your address will be promptly removed from our mailing list.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous data about website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Our website also embeds YouTube videos. YouTube may set its own cookies when you interact with embedded video content. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy for details on how YouTube handles data.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Third-Party Services
Our website relies on several third-party services to operate effectively. These include Braintree (payment processing), Google Analytics (website analytics), YouTube (embedded video content), and our email newsletter service provider. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
Our website may also contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, restricted access to personal data, and the use of encryption for payment processing. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain our business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you wish to have your data removed, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children’s Privacy
Our lesson services are available to students of all ages, including minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If a parent or guardian enrolls a child under 13 in our services, the parent or guardian provides the necessary information on the child’s behalf. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to review, update, or request deletion of their child’s information.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You may request correction of any inaccurate information. You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain records. You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Hampstead Guitar, LLC
2219 York Rd
Ste 400 #1020
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone: (443) 992-7244
Email: jim@hampsteadguitarlessons.com
Website: hampsteadguitarlessons.com