GDPR Policy

DJ Archie School & DJ Archie Agency ("we", "us", "our") are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and store personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and the Data Protection Act 1998.

• Business Name: DJ Archie School & DJ Archie Agenc 
• Contact Email: school@djarchie.com
• Phone: 07475 02221 
• Data Controller: Stuart Norbury
   

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Full name (student and parent/guardian)
• Email address and phone number
• Address or general location (for lesson matching)
• Age of the student
• Musical interests and experience level
• Booking and attendance records
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party platforms)
• Photos, videos, or recordings (only with prior consent)
   

We collect data when you:

• Contact us via website, WhatsApp, email, social media, or phone
• Sign up for programs, lessons, or events
• Download resources like our free DJ eBook
• Make a payment or complete a registration form
• Consent to media or marketing content
   

We use your data to:

• Respond to inquiries and match students with the right mentor
• Book, deliver, and manage DJ lessons or agency support
• Send important updates (lesson reminders, progress reports, etc.)
• Handle payments and issue invoices
• Promote student success (with consent for photos/videos)
• Deliver marketing and event announcements (with opt-in consent)
   

We take data protection seriously. We store and process your data securely using:

• Encrypted and password-protected systems
• Trusted third-party platforms (e.g. Calendly, Stripe, Mailchimp)
• Internal access controls to limit who can view sensitive information
   

We never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Media Use & Consent

Photos or videos may be taken during lessons, performances, or events for promotional use. We will always ask for explicit consent before using any media that identifies a student.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Marketing Communications

If you’ve opted in, we may contact you via email, text, or WhatsApp with:

• Lesson updates
• DJ Archie School news
• Event invites or promotions
   

You can unsubscribe or opt out at any time by replying “STOP” or using an unsubscribe link.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Deliver our services
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations
• Maintain proper business records
   

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see below).

Your Rights Under UK & EU GDPR + DPA 1998

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request that inaccurate data be corrected
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to processing for direct marketin 
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
   

Contact Us

To exercise your rights or ask questions about how we handle your data, contact:

John Stuart Norbury
📧 school@djarchie.com