Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 20, 2025

Welcome to Guitar Classes by Melbin John! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit mjguitarclasses.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you sign in to our website using your Google account, we collect certain information from your Google account to authenticate and personalize your experience. The specific data we collect includes:

• - Your name: This is used to personalize your profile and communications.
• - Your email address: This serves as your unique identifier and is used for login purposes, account-related notifications, and access control for various features.
• - Your profile image: This helps in creating a more personalized user experience.
  
  

We do not collect any additional information from your Google account, such as contacts, calendar events, or browsing history.

In addition to the information retrieved through your Google account, we also store specific details about your activity on our platform. These details are generated and maintained exclusively by us and include:

• - Class Type: The category of classes you are enrolled in (structured or customised).
• - Timezone: To ensure accurate scheduling of your classes based on your location.
• - User Level & Rating: Based on your overall progress and feedback received during each class.
• - Classes Paid For: A record of the number of classes purchased that are left.
• - Classes Completed: A count of all the completed classes.
• - Leaderboard Details: Ranking information based on participation, achievements, or engagement within the platform.
  
  

This website-generated data is strictly used within our platform to provide a seamless experience. We never share, sell, or use this information for any purpose outside of improving your learning experience with Guitar Classes by Melbin John.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely to facilitate and enhance your experience on our platform. Specifically, we use your data to:

• - Provide secure access to our services and manage your user account.
• - Track your class schedules, completed sessions, and overall progress.
• - Offer a personalized experience based on your class type, skill level, and learning history.
• - Send important notifications about upcoming classes, new features, and necessary updates.
• - Maintain security by preventing unauthorized access to your account and ensuring a safe online environment.
  
  

We do not use your personal information for advertising purposes or share it with third-party marketing companies.

3. Data Sharing and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it. Here’s how we ensure the safety of your data:

• - No Unauthorized Sharing: We do not sell, trade, or disclose your personal data to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
• - Limited Third-Party Access: We utilize Google Drive API and Zoom API for file storage and class scheduling. However, these services only use your email address for authentication, granting or revoking access to class materials, and scheduling Zoom meetings.
• - Security Measures: We use encryption, access controls, and other safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or loss of your personal data.
  
  

You can be assured that your data remains confidential and is used solely to enhance your learning experience on our platform.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services such as Google OAuth, Google Drive API, and Zoom API to improve functionality. While we only share necessary information for authentication and access control, these external services may have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how your information is managed beyond our platform.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

To enhance user experience, our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. These are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• - Remember your preferences and login details.
• - Analyze usage patterns to improve our services.
• - Deliver a smoother and more interactive browsing experience.
  
  

You have control over cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies; however, some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to control your personal information. If you wish to:

• - Access your stored data – You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• - Update your information – If any of your details are incorrect or outdated, you can request an update.
• - Delete your account – You can request the removal of your account and associated data at any time.
  
  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at guitarclassesbymelbinjohn@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or security practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can reach out to us at:
Website: mjguitarclasses.com
Email: guitarclassesbymelbinjohn@gmail.com

We appreciate your trust in us and are committed to ensuring that your personal data remains safe and secure while using our platform.