
Last updated: 01/12/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Steven T Williamson ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, purchase our Beginner Guitar Course, or interact with us in any way.
By using our website or providing your personal information, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We are committed to complying with all applicable privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and international regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that helps us provide and improve our services. This may include:
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you:
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join our email list
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sign up for free resources
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enroll in the guitar course
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contact us directly
…we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Contact information you choose to provide
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Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party providers)
We do not store your full credit card details.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Device type and browser type
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Cookies and tracking data
This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide access to the Course
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Deliver purchased content and resources
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Respond to your questions or support requests
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Send updates, announcements, and email newsletters (you may unsubscribe at any time)
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Process payments securely
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
Under the GDPR (when applicable), our legal bases for processing may include:
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Performance of a contract (e.g., providing the Course)
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Legitimate interests (e.g., improving website functionality)
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Consent (e.g., email marketing)
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Legal compliance
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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understanding how visitors use the site
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remembering preferences
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improving functionality
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supporting analytics and advertising tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We use trusted third parties to help operate our business, including:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
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Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
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Website hosting providers
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Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
These third parties may access personal information only as needed to perform their services and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.
5. Payment Information
We do not store or access your full credit card details.
All payments are processed securely through third-party providers who comply with current industry security standards (such as PCI-DSS).
6. User Accounts
Users do not currently create accounts to access the Course.
If account features are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect those changes.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside Australia, your information may be stored or processed on servers located in other countries.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any overseas service providers handle your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:
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provide our services
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comply with legal and accounting obligations
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resolve disputes
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enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your data at any time (subject to legal requirements).
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
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The right to access the personal information we hold
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The right to request correction of inaccurate information
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The right to request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
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The right to withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
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The right to restrict or object to processing
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The right to data portability (GDPR users)
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 stevewilliamsonguitar@gmail.com
If you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we will remove you from all promotional lists.
10. Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from:
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loss
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misuse
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unauthorized access
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alteration
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disclosure
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you believe information has been collected from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Your continued use of our website or Course after updates are posted indicates acceptance of the changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or data requests, you can contact us at:
Steven T Williamson
📧 stevewilliamsonguitar@gmail.com
📍 Queensland, Australia
If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy issue, you may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
