Privacy Policy

Ron Payne Classical Guitar Teacher (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal information when you visit this website, make an enquiry, book lessons, download resources, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using this website or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information only when it is knowingly and voluntarily provided by you. This may occur when you:

  • Submit an enquiry through the website
  • Request a free introductory lesson
  • Book a lesson or consultation
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Download resources, guides or educational material
  • Contact us via phone, email or social media
  • Participate in lessons, events, workshops or student programs

The information we collect may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Student age or learning level (where relevant)
  • Musical interests or learning goals
  • Any other information voluntarily provided

This information helps us respond to enquiries, provide music tuition services, and improve the student experience.

Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and lesson requests
  • Arrange and manage lessons or events
  • Provide educational resources and updates
  • Send newsletters or promotional material you have opted in to receive
  • Improve website performance, services and customer experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Website Usage and Cookies

When visiting this website, limited non-personal information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website

This information helps improve website functionality and user experience.

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use our website and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.

To assist with these functions, we may use trusted third-party services such as website analytics, advertising and email marketing providers, including Google Analytics, Meta Pixel and MailerLite. These services may collect or process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functionality.

Disclosure and Security of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Your information may be disclosed to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, including website hosting providers, email marketing services, analytics providers and IT support providers. Some of these providers may store or process information outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate privacy and security standards are maintained.

We may also disclose personal information where required by law or where you have provided your consent.

Reasonable steps are taken to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure through secure digital systems and restricted access to information.

While every effort is made to protect your information, no method of transmitting or storing data electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request that it be corrected if it is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices or services. The latest version will always be available on this website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, would like access to your personal information, or wish to make a privacy-related enquiry or complaint, please contact:

Ron Payne Classical Guitar Teacher
Email: rpayne@guitarteacher.com.au
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

For further information about privacy in Australia, visit the Australian Government Office of the Australian Information Commissioner:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Last Updated: 30 June 2026