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This Privacy Policy describes how Ella Scott Music ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit and interact with our website, https://www.ellascottmusic.com/ (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

  • Personal Information You Provide Directly:

    • Contact Information: If you use our contact form or email us directly, we will collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your message. This is used solely to respond to your inquiries.

    • Newsletter Subscriptions (if applicable): If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your email address.

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  • Information Collected Automatically (via Technologies):

    • Usage Data: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Site. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the dates/times of your visits. This data helps us understand how our Site is being used and improve its performance.

    • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this usage data. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

    • Third-Party Embeds (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music): Our Site may embed content from third-party platforms (like YouTube for music videos, Spotify/Apple Music for audio players, or social media feeds). These third-party services may collect data about your interaction with their embedded content, including if you are logged into their services. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on their data practices.

    • Analytics Data: We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how users engage with our Site. These services collect and report usage data, which helps us analyze website traffic and improve our content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Respond to Inquiries: To communicate with you and respond to your questions, comments, or requests submitted through our contact form or email.

  • To Provide and Improve Our Site: To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and content of our Site, and to understand user preferences.

  • For Communication: To send you newsletters or updates if you have opted in to receive them.

  • For Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our Site's design, content, and user experience.

  • For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and providing our services. These may include:

    • Website hosting providers (e.g., Squarespace, which hosts ellascottmusic.com)

    • Email service providers (for sending newsletters, if applicable)

    • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

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  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

    • Comply with a legal obligation.

    • Protect and defend our rights or property.

    • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site.

    • Protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public.

    • Protect against legal liability.

  • Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not directly identify you with third parties for various purposes, such as reporting on website trends.

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4. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access and Correction: You may have the right to request access to and correction of your personal information that we hold.

  • Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: If you subscribe to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in the email.

  • Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Information collected via contact forms or direct emails will be kept as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for our records. Analytics data is retained according to the policies of the respective analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).

6. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Third-Party Websites/Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as social media profiles (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music). This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

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