Privacy & Cookies
This notice explains the personal information collected through garethmclearnon.com, why it may be used, and the rights available to individuals under applicable data-protection law.
1. Data controller
The data controller for personal information collected through this website is GARETH MCLEARNON FLUTE LTD, company number NI687474, registered in Northern Ireland.
Registered office: Ferndale Park
Portstewart
BT55 7JB
Privacy contact: gareth@garethmclearnon.com
2. Information we may collect
- name, billing and delivery details;
- email address and telephone number where supplied;
- order, payment-status and transaction information;
- messages submitted through contact forms or by email;
- information needed to provide lessons, commissions, recordings or other professional services;
- technical information such as IP address, browser and device information, cookie identifiers and website usage data;
- marketing preferences and consent records.
3. Why we use personal information
| Purpose | Typical lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Processing orders, delivering products and customer service | Performance of a contract |
| Accounting, tax, fraud prevention and legal records | Legal obligation and legitimate interests |
| Responding to enquiries and managing professional relationships | Legitimate interests and/or steps taken before entering a contract |
| Optional marketing communications | Consent where required |
| Non-essential analytics or similar cookies | Consent where required |
| Website security and essential operation | Legitimate interests and/or strictly necessary processing |
4. Payments
Payments are handled by the payment providers offered through the website checkout. We do not normally receive or store a customer’s complete payment-card number. Payment providers process information under their own terms and privacy notices.
5. Service providers
We may share information where reasonably necessary with service providers that help operate the website and fulfil orders, including website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, shipping, accounting, automation and analytics providers.
The website is hosted using Squarespace services. Some providers may process information in countries other than the country in which the individual lives. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used for international transfers.
6. Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including fulfilment of contracts, customer support, accounting and tax requirements, resolving disputes and enforcing agreements.
7. Your rights
Depending on the data-protection law that applies, you may have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, objection and withdrawal of consent.
These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions.
To make a privacy request, contact gareth@garethmclearnon.com. We may need to verify identity before acting on a request.
You may also have the right to complain to the relevant data-protection supervisory authority. For matters governed by UK data-protection law, this may include the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
8. Cookies and similar technologies
This website may use strictly necessary cookies for functions such as security, preferences, shopping-cart operation and checkout. It may also use optional analytics, embedded-media or other non-essential technologies.
Where consent is required by applicable law, non-essential cookies should not be placed before a valid choice has been made. Visitors should be able to refuse or withdraw consent where the law requires that option.
Cookies can also be controlled through browser settings, although disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
9. Children
This website and online shop are not intended to collect personal information directly from children without an appropriate lawful basis and, where required, involvement of a parent or guardian.
10. Changes to this notice
This notice may be updated when our services, providers or legal obligations change. The current version is the version published on this page.