Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Striking Music ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, their parents and guardians, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit www.striking-music.com or engage with our lesson services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses of parents, guardians, and students.
• Student Information: Student name, grade level, school, instrument(s), and lesson-related notes.
• Payment Information: Records of payments received via Zelle, Venmo, or other payment methods. We do not store credit card numbers or bank account details.
• Communication Data: Email correspondence and text message (SMS) exchanges related to lesson scheduling, statements, and updates.
• Website Usage: Basic information about how visitors interact with our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Schedule and manage percussion lessons
• Communicate with parents and guardians about lessons, scheduling changes, and statements
• Send monthly lesson statements and receipts
• Send text message (SMS) notifications regarding lesson scheduling, statements, and important updates
• Track payments and maintain accurate financial records
• Improve our instruction and services
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our website

3. Text Messaging (SMS)

If you opt in to receive text messages from Striking Music, we may send you messages related to:

• Monthly lesson statements
• Lesson scheduling changes and confirmations
• Reminders and important updates

Message frequency varies depending on your lesson schedule, typically 1–4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance. See our SMS Terms for complete details.

We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number or opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your consent to receive SMS messages is not shared with or sold to any third party at any time.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect, including:

• Storing data in secure, access-controlled systems
• Limiting access to personal information to the instructor and authorized personnel only
• Using encrypted connections (HTTPS) for our website
• Never sharing student or family data with third parties for marketing purposes

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (such as Google Workspace and Twilio) to facilitate communications. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and are used solely to deliver our services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal process.

6. Data Retention

We retain student and family information for as long as the student is actively taking lessons, plus a reasonable period afterward to maintain accurate records. Payment records are retained in accordance with applicable tax and business recordkeeping requirements. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for students of all ages, including minors. We collect student information (such as name, grade level, and lesson notes) only as necessary to provide instruction, and we do so with the knowledge and consent of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you or your student
• Request correction of any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of text message communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Ethan@Striking-Music.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Striking Music
Email: Ethan@Striking-Music.com
Website: www.striking-music.com