Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 7/5/2025

Welcome to DrumRats.co (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services, including drum lessons and related offerings.

1.Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and automatically through your use of our services.

a. Personal Information

When you sign up, contact us, or book a lesson, we may collect:

• Full name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Billing and payment details
   
• Student's age (especially for minors)
   
• Emergency contact (if applicable)
   

b. Usage and Device Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address
   
• Browser and device type
   
• Pages visited
   
• Access times
   
• Referring websites
   

c. Lesson Media (Optional)

If you opt in, we may record lessons (audio/video) for educational purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Schedule and deliver drum lessons
   
• Process payments securely
   
• Respond to inquiries and customer service needs
   
• Send important updates or newsletters (with your consent)
   
• Improve our website and services
   
• Ensure safety, especially when working with minors
   

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract (e.g., providing drum lessons)
   
• Consent (e.g., marketing emails or recordings)
   
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax requirements)
   
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
   

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access or correct your data
   
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
   
• Withdraw consent at any time
   
• Object to or restrict processing
   
• Request a copy of your data (data portability)
   

To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@drumrats.co.

5. CCPA Notice (for California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and why
   
• Request deletion of your personal information
   
• Opt out of any “sale” of your information (we do not sell your data)
   

To exercise your CCPA rights, email us at privacy@drumrats.co.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

DrumRats.co uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law (e.g., tax or legal obligations).

8. Data Security

We use SSL encryption, secure payment processors, and other industry-standard measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe your child has provided personal data, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as:

• Scheduling platforms (e.g., Calendly, Acuity)
   
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
   
• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
   

These providers are obligated to protect your data and may only use it as necessary.

11. 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 policy on this page with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this policy, contact us at:

DrumRats.co
Email: privacy@drumrats.co
Website: https://drumrats.co