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.

End of Policy