Ian Schofield Music

Cookie and Privacy Policy

Ian Schofield, Composer
Website: https://ianschofieldmusic.co.uk
Email: hello@ianschofieldmusic.co.uk

Last updated: [Insert Date]


1. Introduction

Ian Schofield (“I”, “me”, “my”) operates the website https://ianschofieldmusic.co.uk.

This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit my website, purchase printed or digital music, or contact me.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


2. What Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing address

  • Shipping address (for printed music orders)

  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers — I do not store full card details)

  • Any information you provide via contact forms or email

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visit

  • Referring website

This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see Section 8).


3. How I Use Your Information

I use your personal information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders (printed and digital music)

  • Deliver digital downloads

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send order confirmations and receipts

  • Comply with legal and accounting obligations

  • Improve website performance and user experience

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.


4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your data based on:

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfil your purchase

  • Legal obligation – for tax and accounting requirements

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve my website

  • Consent – where required (e.g., optional marketing emails)


5. Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal or similar). I do not store full credit or debit card details.

These providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.


6. Data Retention

I retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil orders

  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations

  • Resolve disputes

Typically, financial transaction records are retained for up to 6 years in accordance with UK legal requirements.


7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (where legally possible)

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise your rights, please contact:
hello@ianschofieldmusic.co.uk

If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).


8. Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies Used

The website may use:

Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality, such as shopping cart and checkout.

Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use the website and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics).

Analytics cookies collect information anonymously where possible.


9. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

For more information about cookies, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org


10. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure.


11. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.


12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

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