Privacy Policy
Independent Music Academy
Last updated: 16/02/2026
Independent Music Academy (“IMA”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you submit your details through our website, advertising forms (including Meta lead forms), or other digital platforms.
1. Who We Are
Independent Music Academy
Email: hello@independentmusicacademy.live
Website: https://independentmusicacademy.live
For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the “data controller” of your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect:
Full name
Email address
Any information you voluntarily provide
Marketing preferences
Basic technical data (IP address, browser type, device data) via cookies or analytics tools
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect information when you:
Submit a Meta (Facebook/Instagram) lead form
Sign up via our website
Join a waitlist or early access list
Contact us directly by email
Engage with our marketing or advertising
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Send updates about early access, paid memberships, sync opportunities, and community launches
Provide information about our services
Communicate announcements and platform updates
Improve our marketing and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, we rely on:
Consent – when you opt in to receive marketing communications
Legitimate interests – to operate, improve, and promote our services
Legal obligation – where required by law
You may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Email Marketing
By submitting your information, you agree to receive email communications from Independent Music Academy.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.
Unsubscribing does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
7. Data Storage & Security
Your data may be stored and processed using secure third-party service providers, including:
Email marketing platforms
CRM systems
Cloud hosting providers
Advertising platforms (e.g., Meta)
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Your Rights (UK & EU Residents)
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact:
hello@independentmusicacademy.live
We may request verification of identity before fulfilling requests.
10. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may store or process data outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand user behaviour and improve performance. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
14. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact:
hello@independentmusicacademy.live
Independent Music Academy