🎸 Aaron Beeken Guitar

Privacy Policy, Terms & Legal Information (2026)

Contact details

Name: Aaron Beeken Guitar
Email: info@aaron-beeken.co.uk
Phone: 07835 127874
Location: United Kingdom

1. Privacy Policy

What information I collect

I may collect and process the following information when you contact or use my services:

  • Your name
  • Email address and/or phone number
  • Lesson or enquiry details
  • Communication history (emails, texts, messages)
  • Lesson preferences and scheduling information

I only collect information that is necessary to provide lessons, respond to enquiries, and manage bookings.

How I collect your information

I collect data when you:

  • Contact me via email, phone, or message
  • Book or enquire about lessons or services
  • Communicate during arrangements or lessons

How I use your information

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Arrange and manage guitar lessons
  • Provide teaching services
  • Manage scheduling and communication

Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your data under:

  • Contract – to provide lessons or services you request
  • Legitimate interests – to manage communication and administration

How I store your data

Your information is stored securely:

  • On password-protected devices
  • In secure email/messaging systems
  • Accessible only by me

Reasonable steps are taken to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Data retention

  • Enquiry data (no lessons booked): up to 12 months
  • Student data: kept for the duration of lessons and a short period afterwards for administration purposes

After this, data is securely deleted.

Sharing your information

I do not sell or share your personal data.

Information may only be shared if:

  • You request it
  • I am legally required to do so
  • It is necessary to protect safety or prevent harm

Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request transfer of your data

Requests can be made at any time and will be responded to within one month.

2. Data Protection Complaints

If you have concerns about how your personal data has been handled, please contact me in writing in the first instance so I can try to resolve the issue.

I will:

  • Acknowledge your complaint within 30 days
  • Investigate the matter promptly and fairly
  • Keep you updated if more time is needed
  • Provide a written outcome where reasonably practicable

If you remain dissatisfied, you can complain to:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
https://ico.org.uk

3. Cookies & Website Use

This website may use cookies provided by the hosting platform to collect anonymised information such as:

  • Page visits
  • General visitor activity
  • Referral sources (how users found the site)

This data does not personally identify you.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

4. Cancellation & Missed Lesson Policy

A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule a lesson.

Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged at the full lesson fee.

Missed lessons

Missed lessons (no-shows) are also charged at the full fee.

Rescheduling

Where possible, an alternative lesson time may be offered, but this cannot be guaranteed and depends on availability.

Late arrival

Late arrival will result in a shortened lesson, with the full fee still applicable.

5. Terms of Website Use

By using this website, you agree to the following terms.

Access

The website is provided free of charge and may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

Content

All content is for general information only and does not constitute professional advice.

Intellectual property

All content on this website belongs to Aaron Beeken Guitar unless otherwise stated.

Liability

No liability is accepted for:

  • Website downtime or interruptions
  • Loss or damage arising from use of the website
  • Third-party websites linked from this site

Nothing in these terms excludes liability where it cannot legally be excluded.

Viruses and misuse

You must not misuse this website or attempt to introduce malicious software or gain unauthorised access.

6. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact:

Aaron Beeken Guitar
Email: info@aaron-beeken.co.uk
Phone: 07835 127874