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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02-23-2026

1. Introduction

Susan Staples Bell Music (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase products, download resources, or contact us.

Business Location:
Susan Staples Bell Music
Garden Ridge, Texas, United States

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Payment information (handled securely by third-party processors)

  • Account login credentials

  • Messages submitted through forms

  • Newsletter signup information

  • Purchase and download history

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Usage data and pages visited

  • Referral URLs

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide sheet music, teaching materials, and downloads

  • Process payments and orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Send purchase confirmations and account notices

  • Send marketing emails (you may unsubscribe anytime)

  • Improve website functionality and analytics

  • Detect fraud and secure our services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, we process personal data under these lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity — to fulfill purchases and provide downloads

  • Legitimate interests — to operate, improve, and secure our website

  • Consent — for marketing emails and optional cookies

  • Legal obligations — for tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality and shopping cart features

  • Remember preferences

  • Measure traffic and analytics

  • Support marketing and performance improvements

Where required by law (such as in the EU/UK), users may accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner or browser settings.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with trusted service providers including:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, or similar)

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Website hosting providers

  • Analytics providers such as Google Analytics

  • Delivery providers for physical products

These partners only receive information necessary to perform their services.

We may also disclose information:

  • To comply with legal requirements

  • To protect our legal rights

  • To prevent fraud or security threats

7. International Data Transfers (GDPR)

Because we operate in the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries.

When transferring personal data internationally, we rely on safeguards such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses

  • Secure data processing agreements with providers

  • Industry-standard security practices

By using our website, you consent to these transfers where permitted by law.

8. Your GDPR Privacy Rights (EU/UK Users)

If you are located in the EU, UK, or EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We do not sell personal information.

You also have the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services and downloads

  • Maintain transaction records

  • Meet legal, accounting, or tax obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

11. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If such data is identified, we will remove it promptly upon request.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party platforms such as:

  • YouTube

  • Social media networks

  • External teaching resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

15. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights:

Susan Staples Bell Music
Garden Ridge, Texas, United States
Email: Info@SusanStaplesBellMusic.com
Website: SusanStaplesBellMusic.com

 

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