Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5th January 2026
Brian Hurren Music Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Who We Are
Brian Hurren Music Academy provides music tuition and related services in the UK.
Website: www.brianhurrenmusicacademy.co.uk
Data Controller: Brian Hurren Music Academy
Contact Email: hello@brianhurrenmusicacademy.co.uk
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Contact information – name, email address, phone number
Student information – name, age (if under 18), instrument studied, lesson details
Parent/guardian details (for students under 18)
Payment-related information (we do not store full card details)
Website usage data – IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools)
Communications – emails, enquiry forms, and other correspondence
3. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect data when you:
Fill in enquiry or contact forms on our website
Sign up for lessons or classes
Communicate with us by email, phone, or social media
Use our website (via cookies and analytics)
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data to:
Respond to enquiries and provide information
Deliver music lessons and related services
Manage bookings, timetables, and payments
Communicate important information about lessons or changes
Improve our website and services
Meet legal and accounting obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contract – to provide music tuition services
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business
Consent – where explicitly given (e.g. marketing emails)
Legal obligation – for tax, accounting, or safeguarding requirements
6. Children’s Data
We collect personal data relating to children only with the consent of a parent or guardian. We take extra care to protect children’s data and only use it for providing music education services.
7. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
Secure password-protected systems
Limited access to personal information
Secure storage of digital and paper records
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.
8. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
We may share data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:
Payment processors
Website hosting or IT service providers
Accountants or professional advisers
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and comply with data protection law.
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy [if applicable].
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Brian Hurren Music Academy
Email: hello@brianhurrenmusicacademy.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk