Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25-Feb-2026
Learn-To-Play-Rock-Guitar.com
Operated by Sound Copywriting, LLC

1. Introduction

Sound Copywriting, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates Learn-To-Play-Rock-Guitar.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how we comply with applicable laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have any privacy-related questions, you may contact us at:

📧 privacy@learn-to-play-rock-guitar.com

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR, Sound Copywriting, LLC is the Data Controller of your personal data.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing information (processed securely via Stripe)
  • Information you submit through contact forms or email

Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring website
  • Cookie identifiers

4. How We Use Your Personal Data (Legal Basis)

Under GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your data.

We process your data under the following legal bases:

A. Performance of a Contract

  • To process payments
  • To deliver purchased courses or webinars
  • To provide customer support

B. Consent

  • To send email newsletters and educational content
  • To place non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

C. Legitimate Interests

  • To improve our website and content
  • To prevent fraud
  • To secure our website
  • To analyze site performance

D. Legal Obligation

  • To retain financial records for tax and accounting purposes

5. Payment Processing (Stripe)

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. When you make a purchase, your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and is not stored on our servers.

Stripe may collect:

  • Name
  • Email
  • Billing address
  • Payment details
  • Transaction data

Stripe processes data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

6. Email Marketing (Birdsend)

We use Birdsend to manage our email communications.

When you subscribe:

  • Your name and email address are stored in Birdsend.
  • We use this information to send educational content, course updates, and promotional offers.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

We may remove subscribers after 6 months of inactivity.

7. Course Delivery (Email and Skool)

Courses may be delivered:

  • Via email
  • Through the Skool platform

If you access content through Skool, your data will also be processed according to Skool’s privacy practices.

8. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Usage data
  • Cookie identifiers

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Google may process data on servers outside the European Union. Appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are used where required.

You can opt out via:

  • Our cookie banner
  • Google’s browser opt-out tool

9. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements.

Google may use cookies and tracking technologies to:

  • Show relevant ads
  • Measure ad performance

These cookies are only placed after your consent (where required by law).

10. Affiliate Links and Tracking

We may promote third-party products through affiliate links.

If you click an affiliate link:

  • A tracking cookie may be placed by the third party.
  • We may receive a commission if you make a purchase.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

11. Cookies

We use:

  • Essential cookies (required for site functionality)
  • Analytics cookies
  • Advertising cookies
  • Affiliate tracking cookies

For users in the European Union, non-essential cookies are only placed after explicit consent through our cookie banner.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Email subscribers: Until unsubscribe or 6 months of inactivity
  • Purchase records: 7 years (tax/legal compliance)
  • Analytics data: 14 months (Google Analytics default)

13. International Data Transfers

Because we are based in the United States, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When such transfers occur, we rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Data Processing Agreements
  • Other lawful safeguards

14. Your GDPR Rights

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

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent
  • File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, contact:

📧 privacy@learn-to-play-rock-guitar.com

We will respond within 30 days.

15. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure payment processing via Stripe
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Reputable third-party service providers

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

16. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If changes are material, we will notify users by:

  • Posting an updated version on this page
  • Updating the Effective Date

18. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Sound Copywriting, LLC
Email: privacy@learn-to-play-rock-guitar.com
Website: https://learn-to-play-rock-guitar.com