Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Joy Through Music is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (joythroughmusic.co.uk), contact us, or participate in our activities.

We aim to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Identity Data: Name
Contact Data: Email address, phone number
Communication Data: Messages sent via contact forms, email, or social media
Participation Data: Information relevant to your involvement in our programmes or events
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage data (via cookies, if applicable)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
Manage bookings, sessions, and participation in our programmes
Provide information about our services
Improve our website and services
Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, contract, or legitimate interest.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

Service providers (e.g. email platforms or website hosting services)
Organisations we collaborate with (only where necessary and appropriate)
Authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Your data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services do not currently involve participants under 18. We do not collect children’s data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Joy Through Music
Email: info@joythroughmusic.co.uk
Website: joythroughmusic.co.uk

12. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk