Privacy Policy: Jam Academy
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
At Jam Academy, we believe that making music and art should be a safe, creative, and secure experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Woodinville studio or use our digital platforms.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to help our students grow and to keep our studio running smoothly. This includes:
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Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses (collected during enrollment).
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Creative Content: Student recordings, photos, and "Jam" projects created during lessons or performances.
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Technical Data: Our website uses cookies, Google Analytics, and Meta Pixels to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve our marketing.
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Payment Data: Financial information is processed securely through Stripe; Jam Academy does not store full credit card numbers on our local servers.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data isn't just "data" to us—it's part of your creative journey. We use it for:
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Operations: Lesson scheduling, progress tracking, and billing through Opus1.io.
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Communication: Sending updates about lessons, performances, and academy news.
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Marketing & Social Media: We celebrate our students by sharing photos and videos of their work.
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Note on Media: Clients are opted into media sharing upon signing our Terms & Conditions. However, we respect your privacy: you may Opt-Out of photo/video usage at any time by contacting us directly.
3. Third-Party Services
We partner with industry-standard tools to provide the best experience. These providers have their own privacy policies regarding your data:
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Opus1.io: Our primary management platform for scheduling and student profiles.
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Stripe: Our secure payment processor.
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Zoom: For virtual lessons and remote sessions.
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Google/Meta: For website analytics and advertising.
4. Protecting Our Youngest Artists (COPPA)
Because Jam Academy teaches students as young as 3, we take Children’s Online Privacy Protection seriously.
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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
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All data for minors is provided by parents or legal guardians.
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Parental Rights: Parents have the right to review, edit, or request the deletion of their child’s personal information at any time.
5. Data Security
We don't leave your information lying around. All student data is stored within Opus1.io’s encrypted database, ensuring that your personal details and academic progress are protected by modern security standards.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You are in the driver's seat regarding your information:
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Access & Deletion: You may request a copy of the data we hold or ask us to delete your profile entirely.
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Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt-out of social media features by contacting the front desk.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our designated Privacy Officer:
Chris Griffin
Jam Academy – Woodinville, WA
425-402-3700