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Privacy Policy
Privacy PolicyLast updated: 1 November 2026.
Introduction:
Michael Walsh Music is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that personal information is handled fairly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains what information is collected through this website, why it is collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal data,
Who We Are:
Michael Walsh Music provides musical performances, education, workshops, community music activities, research collaborations, artistic projects, and related professional services.If you have questions regarding this policy or your personal information, please contact:Email: info@michaelwalshmusic.com
Information We Collect:
Information You Provide:
You may choose to provide personal information when:
- Completing a contact form
- Enquiring about lessons
- Booking workshops
- Discussing performances or collaborations
- Joining a mailing list
- Registering interest in community music activities or Whistles Clubs
- Contacting Michael Walsh Music by email
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address (where relevant)
- Information included in your message or enquiry
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically by Wix and associated analytics services, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Website usage information
- Referring pages and websites
- General geographic location
This information helps improve website functionality and visitor experience.
How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Arrange lessons, workshops, performances, and events
- Manage bookings and administration
- Communicate regarding projects and collaborations
- Share information you have requested
- Send newsletters or updates where you have provided consent
- Improve website functionality
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Lawful Basis for Processing
Personal information is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent
When you subscribe to a mailing list or agree to receive specific communications.
Contract
When processing is necessary to provide lessons, performances, workshops, or other services requested by you.
Legitimate Interests
For responding to enquiries, managing professional relationships, administering projects, and improving services.
Legal Obligations
Where records must be retained for accounting, tax, or legal purposes.
Research and Creative Projects
Michael Walsh Music may be involved in artistic, documentary, educational, or research-based projects.
Where personal information is collected specifically for research participation, documentary production, interviews, or collaborative projects, participants will be provided with additional information regarding the purpose and use of their data where appropriate.
Mailing Lists
If you choose to join a mailing list, your contact information will be used only to send information that you have requested or agreed to receive.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in emails or by contacting Michael Walsh Music directly.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure website functionality
- Improve user experience
- Monitor website performance
- Understand visitor behaviour through analytics
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and any cookie consent tools provided on this website.
Third-Party Services
This website may link to or embed content from third-party platforms including:
- YouTube
- Spotify
- Bandcamp
- Ticketing and event platforms
These services operate under their own privacy policies, and visitors are encouraged to review them separately.
Data Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Website hosting and associated services are provided through Wix and its infrastructure partners.
Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Deliver requested services
- Maintain business records
- Meet legal, accounting, or tax obligations
Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of your personal data where applicable.
Requests should be sent to:
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, or services offered. Any updates will be published on this page.