Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2025
Website: https://musiclessonssheffield.co.uk

Who We Are

We are AS Music School, based in Sheffield. Our website address is: https://musiclessonssheffield.co.uk

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When you leave a comment on our site, we collect:

• The information you provide in the comment form

• Your IP address

• Your browser’s user agent (to help detect spam)

If you use Gravatar, an anonymised version of your email address (a “hash”) may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service. Their privacy policy is available here: Gravatar Privacy Policy.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if you have one via Gravatar) may be visible to the public next to your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Other users may be able to download and extract this data from your images.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Here’s how:

• Commenting: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for one year.

• Login Page: A temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies. It’s discarded when you close your browser.

• Logged-In Users:

  • Login cookies last 2 days, or 2 weeks if you select “Remember Me”

  • Screen settings cookies last 1 year

  • Logging out removes these cookies

• Post Editing: If you edit or publish a post, a cookie is stored to remember the post ID. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (like videos or images). These behave just as if you visited the source website directly.
They may:

• Collect your data

• Use cookies

• Track your interactions (especially if you’re logged into their platform)

Analytics

We may use anonymised data for basic analytics to improve our website and user experience. This does not include personally identifiable information.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email to help with security.

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments: Retained indefinitely (so we can recognise and approve future comments automatically).

• Registered Users (if applicable): Your profile information is stored and editable by you at any time (except for your username). Admins can also view and edit this information.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

• Request an export of your personal data

• Request deletion of your data

Note: We may retain certain data for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Comments may be scanned through automated spam detection tools.

CCTV Policy (In-Person Premises)

CCTV is in use at our premises for safety and security.

• Footage is stored securely and only accessed by authorised staff

• You can request access to footage involving you or ask for it to be deleted (subject to legal obligations)

For any questions or data requests, contact us at:
📧 info@asmusicschool.com