PRIVACY POLICY — THE CZERNY STUDIO
Last updated: November 2025
The Czerny Studio (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard data provided through our website, services, lesson registrations, and communication platforms.
By using this website, you consent to this Privacy Policy, whether or not you have read it in full. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the website and do not submit personal information.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We only collect the minimum information necessary to operate our studio and provide lesson-related services.
You may provide:
Name and email address when joining our mailing list, requesting lesson information, or submitting a contact form.
Billing and address information when enrolling in lessons or making a tuition payment.
Parent/guardian name and contact details for students under 18.
Optional phone number for lesson schedule coordination.
Optional student information (age, experience, musical goals) if voluntarily provided during inquiry or enrollment.
You may opt out of communication or request data deletion at any time by CLICKING HERE and requesting opt out.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information you provide to:
Respond to lesson inquiries and scheduling requests
Process tuition or payment transactions
Send lesson updates, studio announcements, and recital information
Send optional newsletters or studio updates (only if subscribed)
Maintain internal records for enrolled students
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with legal, tax, and business obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
PAYMENTS & THIRD-PARTY PROCESSORS
All payments are processed securely through trusted third-party platforms (such as Stripe, Square, Zelle, etc.). We do not store your credit card information on our website servers.
ANALYTICS, COOKIES & IP DATA
Like most websites, this site uses standard cookies and analytics tools (such as Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics, or Meta Pixels) to understand website traffic and improve performance.
This data may include:
IP address
Browser type
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site
This data does not personally identify you.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Some website features may not function as intended if cookies are blocked.
EMAIL & MARKETING CONSENT
You will only receive marketing emails if:
You opted in voluntarily (newsletter signup, inquiry form, etc.), or
You enrolled in lessons and we have a legitimate instructional reason to contact you (e.g., schedule changes, student updates)
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us at info@czernystudio.com.
We comply with CAN-SPAM and do not send misleading or forced-subscription emails.
CHILD PRIVACY NOTICE
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under age 13 without parental consent.
All lesson inquiries for minors must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.
Our website and communication platforms are intended for adults enrolling themselves or a child in lessons.
DATA STORAGE & SECURITY
We use commercially reasonable methods to protect the personal information you provide.
Access is limited to staff who need the information to operate the studio.
While we take every reasonable precaution, no digital system can guarantee 100% security. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users as required by law.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
Request access to the data we have stored about you
Ask us to correct or delete your data
Withdraw consent for communication at any time
Request permanent deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Ask how your data is being used
POLICY UPDATES
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without notice. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect changes. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of any updates.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by CLICKING HERE