Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Introduction

Muzart Music and Art School (“Muzart,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, website visitors, and other individuals who interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Names of students and parents/guardians
Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Age of students
Emergency contact information
Medical information relevant to student safety
Payment information
Photos and videos of student performances (with consent)
Academic records related to music/art education

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral source

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

Providing music and art instruction services
Processing payments
Communicating about lessons, schedules, and school events
Emergency contact purposes
Improving our services
Marketing and promotional purposes (with consent)
Maintaining student records
Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Service Providers

Payment processors
Email service providers
Website hosting providers
Student management software providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

To comply with laws
To respond to lawful requests from authorities
To protect our rights or property
In emergency situations

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of sensitive data
Secure storage systems
Limited staff access to personal information
Regular security assessments
Employee privacy training

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Opt-out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent for photo/video usage
Request information about how your data is used

Children’s Privacy

We collect information about children under 18 with parent/guardian consent. Parents/guardians can:

Review their child’s personal information
Request deletion of information
Restrict further collection or use
Control photo/video permissions

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses:

Essential cookies for website functionality
Analytics cookies to understand usage
Performance cookies to optimize service
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and without prior notice. Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Muzart Music and Art School
225 The East Mall, Unit 11
Etobicoke, Ontario M9B 6J1
Email: info@muzartschools.com
Phone: (416) 236-2221

Additional Rights for Ontario Residents

Under Ontario privacy laws, you have additional rights regarding your personal information. We comply with:

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

Data Retention

We retain personal information for:

Active students: Duration of enrollment plus 2 years
Former students: 7 years after last interaction
Website visitors: Duration varies based on our hosting provider’s policies and technical requirements
Marketing communications: Until opt-out

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

International Data Transfers

We primarily store and process data in Canada. If any data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.