PRIVACY POLICY FOR TEXAS SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Effective Date: April 10, 2025
At Texas School of Music, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at [https://txschoolofmusic.com](https://txschoolofmusic.com) or [https://txschoolofmusi.net](https://txschoolofmusi.net) and interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Enroll in or inquire about our classes or services
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Contact us via email, phone, or online forms
The personal information we collect may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address (if applicable)
- Student information (such as age or skill level, when provided for program placement)
- Any other information you choose to share with us
We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and site usage through analytics tools and cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you regarding our classes, programs, schedules, and services
- Manage and process enrollment, billing, or inquiries
- Send you newsletters, promotional materials, or updates (if you have opted-in)
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Respond to customer service requests and support needs
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. These include SSL encryption for website forms, restricted access to personal data, and secure data storage practices.
Please note: No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do *not* sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and development
- Email marketing or communication services
- Payment processing
- Enrollment and administrative platforms
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for providing services to Texas School of Music.
We may also disclose your information when required to do so by law, or to protect our rights, safety, and property.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates to your information
- Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
- Opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can unsubscribe from our email communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails, or by contacting us directly at *info@txschoolofmusic.com*.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Understand how users interact with our content
- Provide a more personalized experience
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may affect how certain features of the website function.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for parents, guardians, and students under appropriate supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us, and we will take appropriate action.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Texas School of Music
4003 Bellaire Blvd, Suite DD
Houston, TX 77025
info@txschoolofmusic.com
(281) 974-5468