Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
1. Who We Are
Pick To Play Guitar operates as a UK sole trader business.
Email: hello@picktoplayguitar.com
Website: www.picktoplayguitar.com
We are based in the United Kingdom.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Location (if provided)
Enquiry and booking details
Lesson preferences and learning goals
Website usage data (via cookies and analytics)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries
Arrange and deliver guitar lessons
Manage bookings and payments
Maintain client records
Communicate about your lessons
Improve our website and services
Send updates or information (with your consent)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases in accordance with UK GDPR:
Contract – to provide agreed services
Consent – for marketing communications
Legitimate Interests – business administration and service improvement
5. How We Store Your Information
Your information is stored securely using password-protected systems and trusted third-party platforms, including:
Squarespace
Google Workspace
Email service providers
Booking and payment platforms (where applicable)
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share limited data with trusted service providers only where necessary to deliver our services (for example, payment processors or booking systems).
All third parties are required to comply with data protection regulations.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:
Providing services
Business administration
Legal and tax obligations
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us via email.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
Improve user experience
Analyse website traffic
Monitor site performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you have the right to contact:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
www.ico.org.uk
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The most recent version will always be available on this website.