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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 24, 2025
Last Updated: October 24, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Musicolor NYC! We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the personal information we collect through our website at https://musicolor.nyc and our music education services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information when you:

Fill out our consultation request form
Contact us through our website or email
Schedule lessons or consultations
Register for our services
Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include:

Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
Information about your child or the student (age, musical interests, special needs or accommodations)
Payment and billing information
Communications with our team
Any other information you choose to provide

Information About Children

We take special care when collecting information about children under 13. We only collect information necessary to provide our music education services and with appropriate parental consent. This may include:

Child's name and age
Musical interests and experience level
Learning needs or accommodations
Parent/guardian contact information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address and location information
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website information
Device information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Improve our website functionality
Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Provide and deliver our music education services
Schedule and coordinate lessons and consultations
Communicate with you about our services
Process payments and maintain billing records
Match students with appropriate teachers
Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
Improve our services and website
Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights and prevent fraud

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

Payment processing
Website hosting and maintenance
Email marketing and communications
Scheduling and booking systems
Background checks for teachers

Teachers and Staff

We share necessary student information with assigned teachers to provide personalized music instruction and ensure student safety.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

Business Transfers

In the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure data transmission (SSL encryption)
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Regular security assessments
Background checks for all teachers and staff

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we have about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt out of marketing communications
Restrict how we process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of promotional emails by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
Contacting us directly
Updating your preferences in your account settings

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We are committed to protecting children's privacy in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For children under 13:

We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information
We only collect information necessary to provide our services
Parents may review, modify, or delete their child's information
We do not condition participation in activities on providing more information than necessary

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

International Users

Our services are primarily directed to users in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.