SuffolkMusicTeachers

Suffolk Music Teachers


Last updated: 30th January 2026

1. Who We Are
Suffolk Music Teachers operates a music teaching platform connecting students with independent, self-employed music teachers.
For data protection purposes, Eleanor Dunnet is the Data Controller. 
Email:hello@suffolkmusicteachers.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect
From Students / Parents / Guardians

• Name, email address, phone number

• Student age / date of birth (where required)

• Lesson bookings and attendance records

• Communications via TutorCruncher

From Teachers

• Name and contact details

• Availability and lesson information

• Proof of DBS (where applicable)

• Insurance confirmation

Technical Data

• IP address

• Browser/device information

• Cookies (see section 8)

3. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:

• Manage lesson scheduling and administration via TutorCruncher

• Facilitate communication between students and teachers

• Process platform/admin fees

• Meet safeguarding and legal obligations

• Improve our website and services

4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process data under:

• Contractual necessity (lesson bookings)

• Legitimate interests (platform operation)

• Legal obligation (safeguarding, record-keeping)

• Consent (photography, marketing where applicable)

5. Data Sharing
We may share data with:

• Teachers (only data necessary to deliver lessons)

• TutorCruncher (scheduling and invoicing)

• Payment providers (e.g. Stripe)

• Authorities where legally required

We never sell personal data.

6. Data Retention

• Student data is retained while lessons are active and for a reasonable period afterward

• Financial records are retained in line with HMRC requirements

• DBS and safeguarding records retained only as long as necessary

7. Your Rights

• You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

Requests should be sent to: hello@suffolkmusicteachers.co.uk
You may also complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office).

8. Cookies
We use essential cookies for website and platform functionality.
Optional analytics cookies may be used to improve services.

GDPR Statement

Suffolk Music Teachers complies fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

We only collect data necessary for lesson administration and safeguarding
Data is stored securely using TutorCruncher and reputable service providers

Teachers are instructed to use student data only for lesson-related purposes
We do not retain data longer than necessary
Users may exercise their GDPR rights at any time by contacting us
For concerns, contact hello@suffolkmusicteachers.co.uk or the ICO.