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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 15, 2025

Seth Goot Music Production ("we," "us," or "our") operates sethgootmusicacademy.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including middle and high school students and their parents, who engage with our online music production courses. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information, including compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for users under 13, the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for applicable users.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you register for courses, contact us, or make a purchase, we may collect your name, email address, billing address, payment information (e.g., credit card details), and, for users under 13, a parent or guardian’s contact information for consent purposes.

  • Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.

  • Children’s Information: For users under 13, we collect limited personal information (e.g., name, email) only with verifiable parental consent, as required by COPPA.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Direct Interactions: When you sign up for a course, fill out a contact form, or make a payment.

  • Automated Technologies: Cookies, Google Analytics, and similar tools collect usage data to improve our Website.

  • Third Parties: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) or email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) may collect data on our behalf.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage access to our music production courses.

  • Process payments and send transactional emails (e.g., course confirmations).

  • Improve our Website and services through analytics.

  • Communicate with you about course updates, promotions, or support inquiries (with your consent, where required).

  • Comply with legal obligations, such as COPPA for users under 13.

4. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Website is designed for middle and high school students, including those under 13. For users under 13, we comply with COPPA by:

  • Obtaining verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information.

  • Limiting data collection to what is necessary for course participation (e.g., name, email).

  • Providing parents with access to their child’s data upon request and the option to delete it.

  • Not sharing children’s data with third parties except as necessary for course delivery (e.g., payment processors).

Parents can contact us at sethgoot12@gmail.com to review, update, or delete their child’s information.

5. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: Third parties like payment processors (e.g., Stripe) or analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) who assist with Website operations, bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose information to authorities.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Website performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your information. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information.

  • Correction: Update inaccurate data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of non-essential cookies.

EU residents under GDPR have additional rights, such as data portability. Contact us at sethgoot12@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

9. International Users

Our Website is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US, subject to this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., payment processors). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Seth Goot
Email: sethgoot12@gmail.com
Address: Los Angeles, CA

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