1. Chris Nichols Music is responsible for maintaining and safeguarding your personal data.

2. Data Collection:
2.1. Chris Nichols Music collects and stores personal contact information and information related to your musical education, including progress, objectives, and exam results. The information is only collected and stored to provide you with the services requested. The exception to this is exam data, which may be retained indefinitely unless explicitly requested for deletion.

3. Use of Data:
3.1. The personal contact information is used for scheduling, invoicing, record keeping, and communication regarding the services offered.
3.2. Information may be shared with examination boards if you choose to take exams.
3.3. No information will be shared with any third party, unless required by law.
3.4. All necessary measures are taken to ensure the security of your data, including the use of password-protected digital means and cloud services (e.g. Google Drive).

4. Data Retention:
4.1. Your data will be stored for as long as you are a student of Chris Nichols Music and will be deleted within one year of discontinuing lessons.

5. Data Access and Control:
5.1. If you wish to modify or delete the information held by Chris Nichols Music, or have any concerns regarding your data, please contact Chris directly at [email protected].
5.2. You have additional rights to your data, which can be found on the Information Commissioner’s Office website.

6. Reporting Data Breaches:
6.1. In case you believe that your data rights or security have been compromised, please contact Chris Nichols Music immediately.