Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/01/2025

Lake Cook Music Studio LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share personal information from our students, parents, website visitors, and other users of our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email, student name and age, emergency contact information
  • Billing Information: Credit/debit card information (processed securely via a third-party payment processor)
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access time, pages visited (for visitors to our website)
  • Student Records: Lesson history, attendance, progress notes, or performance video/audio files

2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Lake Cook Music Studio LLC uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and support marketing and scheduling features.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit, such as preferences or login status.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior through services like Google Analytics
  • Deliver targeted ads and measure marketing effectiveness using Facebook Pixel and similar tools
  • Enable embedded third-party content (e.g., YouTube, SoundCloud, Calendly, MyMusicStaff)
  • Maintain session information for registration forms and lesson scheduling tools

These third-party tools may place their own cookies and are governed by their respective privacy policies.

How to Manage Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to delete existing cookies and prevent new ones from being stored. However, some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time by updating your browser settings or contacting us directly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Schedule and manage music lessons and events
  • Communicate with students and families
  • Process payments and billing
  • Maintain student progress and records
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data:

  • With service providers (e.g., payment processors, scheduling software) who assist us in operations
  • When legally required (e.g., subpoenas or court orders)
  • With your explicit consent (e.g., media releases for student performances and events)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or update your personal information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 contact@lakecookmusicstudio.com

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We encourage you to review it periodically.

9. Text Messaging (SMS) & 10DLC Compliance

By providing your mobile number during registration or communication with Lake Cook Music Studio LLC, you consent to receive SMS/text messages related to:

  • Scheduling
  • Lesson reminders
  • Billing notices
  • Studio updates and other relevant information

We comply with 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) messaging regulations to ensure secure, verified business messaging.

Opt-In

You opt in by:

  • Providing your mobile number to us
  • Checking the consent box (where applicable) on registration or contact forms
  • Responding affirmatively to an initial opt-in confirmation message

Opt-Out

You may opt out at any time by:

Standard message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Your mobile number is never shared or sold. We use it only for communication related to Lake Cook Music Studio.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out:

Lake Cook Music Studio LLC
1151 McHenry Rd., Suite 204
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
📍 Get Directions on Google Maps
📧 Email: contact@lakecookmusicstudio.com
📞 Phone:
• Local: (224) 633-6611
• Toll-Free: (877) LUV2JAM / (877) 588-2526
🌐 Website: lakecookmusicstudio.com