Privacy Policy – Yamaha Music School Croydon

Introduction
Yamaha Music School Croydon is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, parents, and staff. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data. Yamaha Music School Croydon is compliant with the GDPR and related UK data protection laws to safeguard your information effectively.

Data Collection
We collect and process information necessary to provide educational services, manage enrolment, communicate with families, and fulfil legal obligations. The types of personal data collected include:

  • Student Data: Name, age, school year, musical interests, and progress records.

  • Parent/Guardian Data: Contact details, emergency contacts, and any relevant communication details.

Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill our educational and business purposes:

  • Active Student Data: Retained during enrolment and as required by law.

  • Waiting List Data: For those on the waiting list, we will securely delete personal data if a position has not become available within two years.

Use of Personal Data
Personal data collected is used solely for:

  • Enrolment and lesson administration,

  • Communication about school activities and progress updates,

  • Emergency contacts during school hours.

Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@ymscroydon.com..

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or data practices, contact Yamaha Music School Croydon at info@ymscroydon.com.