Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Online Piano Lessons (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and stores information about users of our website and related services (collectively, the “Service”). The terms “you,” “your,” “User,” or “Users” refer to students, teachers, and any individual or entity that accesses, browses, or uses the Service, or submits content through it.
Providing your information is voluntary. By accessing or using the Service after the Effective Date, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use the Service.
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION FROM CHILDREN UNDER 13
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) restricts the collection of personal information from children under thirteen (13) years of age without verified parental consent. Online Piano Lessons does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information through the Service without parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided personal information may contact us at info@onlinepianolessons.com.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Online Piano Lessons website and related services (collectively, the “Service”). We collect information that you provide directly, as well as certain data automatically when you use the Service.
We collect both personal information (data that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual) and non-personal information (data that does not directly identify an individual).
Types of Users
We collect information from the following categories of users:
- Visitors: individuals who browse the Service to learn more
- Students: users who purchase or participate in lessons
- Teachers: instructors who provide lessons through the Service
Information Collected Automatically
When you access or use the Service, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- IP address and approximate location derived from it
- Pages viewed, access times, and usage patterns
We also log general activity for all users, and more detailed usage information for registered Students and Teachers.
Information for Students
For Students, we may collect:
- Name and contact details
- Account credentials (email address and password)
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers such as Stripe)
- Lesson activity and feedback regarding Teachers
- Any other data you choose to submit through the Service
Information for Teachers
For Teachers, we may collect:
- Name and contact details
- Account credentials and availability
- Profile photo and profile description
- Payment information for processing payouts
- Additional data required for tax reporting and identity verification (such as date of birth or tax identification information)
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand usage patterns and improve performance
- Support analytics and service improvements
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain features of the Service.
We may also use third-party analytics or advertising tools from time to time to understand usage, measure the effectiveness of our services and marketing, and improve our marketing efforts. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect, including personally identifiable information (PII), log data, and non-personal information, to operate, provide, and improve the Service. This includes enabling you to find, schedule, and pay for lessons, as well as enhancing your overall experience.
For Students
We may use PII to provide, personalize, and communicate information about services that may be relevant to you. Where required by law, parental or guardian consent will be obtained.
For Teachers
We may use PII to verify eligibility, conduct background checks where applicable, and facilitate the delivery of lessons to Students.
Aggregate and De-Identified Data
We may aggregate or de-identify information to generate statistical insights, improve our Services, and support analytics and marketing activities. This information does not identify you personally.
WHO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH
We do not sell or rent personally identifiable information (PII) to third parties without your consent, except as described below.
To Facilitate the Service
We may share Teacher and Student information as necessary to arrange and conduct lessons, facilitate payments, and track lesson completion. This may include names, contact details, lesson schedules, and feedback submitted through the Service.
Law Enforcement and Internal Operations
We may disclose PII where required by law or when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
- Respond to legal claims or comply with legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders
- Enforce our policies, agreements, or Terms of Service
- Prevent fraud, assess risk, conduct investigations, provide customer support, and maintain or improve the Service
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Online Piano Lessons, our users, or the public
We will use commercially reasonable efforts to notify users of such requests unless prohibited by law.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will use reasonable efforts to notify users if their information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share PII with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data hosting, system maintenance, analytics, and communications. These providers are granted access only to the information necessary to perform their services.
Payment Processing
We use third-party payment providers, including Stripe, to securely process transactions. Payment information is handled directly by these providers and is not stored on our servers. Users should review the privacy policies of their selected payment provider before completing transactions.
Your Choices and Account Requests
To request deletion of your account, please contact us at info@onlinepianolessons.com. We may verify your identity before processing such requests.
If you request deletion, we will process your request within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal, regulatory, or legitimate business retention requirements.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption (HTTPS) for pages that handle personal information
- Password-protected user accounts
- Secure handling of user authentication credentials
- Use of secure hosting infrastructure provided by reputable third-party providers
- Access controls limiting personal information to authorized personnel
- Use of two-factor authentication for administrative access
- Implementation of appropriate internal security practices
- Secure processing of payment information through PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment providers
While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no system can be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or through the Service.
Payments are processed securely through PCI-DSS compliant third-party providers, including Stripe.
PROCESSING IN THE UNITED STATES
The Service is operated in the United States, and any information we collect may be processed and stored there.
Privacy laws in the United States may differ from those in your country of residence. By using the Service or providing your information, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information and ensure it is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Where appropriate, we require service providers to implement appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal information.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. When you click on these links, you will leave the Online Piano Lessons Service.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data collection activities of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit, as their practices may differ from ours.
NOTICE ABOUT “DO NOT TRACK”
Some web browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals a request to limit tracking activity across websites.
At this time, Online Piano Lessons does not respond to Do Not Track signals and does not modify its data collection or usage practices in response to them.
POLICY UPDATES
The Platform may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after any such changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the information provided below:
Email: info@onlinepianolessons.com
Phone: 323-975-3105
Address: 15039 Dogwood Ln, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States