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HITMAKER SONG LAB

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 8 July 2026

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PRIVACY POLICY​

 

Hitmaker Song Lab (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of participants, applicants, parents/legal guardians (where applicable), and website visitors.


This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit:
https://www.hitmakersonglab.com/


or engage with our mentorship programs, auditions, applications, website, communications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

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Hitmaker Song Lab is an independent creative mentorship studio offering personalized songwriting mentorship, vocal coaching, piano lessons, professional song feedback, and related educational services.

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1. WHO WE ARE

 

Hitmaker Song Lab is a songwriting mentorship and creative development program focused on songwriting, artistic development, music education, and mentorship.


If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: hitmakersonglab@gmail.com

 

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT​

 

We collect only information reasonably necessary to operate our Services, review auditions, manage enrollment, provide mentorship, communicate with participants, and maintain program safety and administration.

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A. Information You Provide

Depending on the services you use, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • City and country of residence

  • Date of birth (where relevant)

  • Parent or legal guardian information for participants under the age of 18

  • Mentorship registration information

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)

  • Communications submitted through email, contact forms, or mentorship sessions

 

B. Creative Submissions

As part of our mentorship services, participants may choose to submit creative materials, including:

  • Original songs

  • Lyrics

  • Audio demos

  • Voice notes

  • Vocal recordings

  • Performance videos

  • Piano recordings

  • Songwriting exercises

  • Other creative projects

 

These materials are used solely to provide mentorship, creative feedback, educational guidance, and related administrative services.

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Participant creative work remains the property of the participant.

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C. Automatically Collected Website Data

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Website analytics and usage data

  • Cookies and similar technologies

 

This information helps improve website performance, security, functionality, and user experience.

 

3. PARTICIPANTS UNDER AGE 18

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Hitmaker Song Lab welcomes participants of all ages. Because some participants may be under the age of 13, we comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

 

Participants under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian before participating in mentorship services.

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Parental Consent Requirement

We collect personal information from children under 13 only when it is provided by a parent or legal guardian during enrollment or with verifiable parental consent.

 

​We collect this information solely for:

  • Registering students for the program

  • Delivering lessons and feedback

  • Communicating with parents/guardians

  • Maintaining a safe learning environment

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Parent Rights Under COPPA

Parents or guardians have the right to:

  • Review the personal information collected about their child

  • Request deletion of that information

  • Withdraw consent at any time

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

hitmakersonglab@gmail.com

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We do not knowingly sell personal information relating to minors or use minor participant information for third-party advertising purposes.

 

4. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

 

We may use collected information to:

  • Register participants for mentorship services

  • Schedule and manage mentorship sessions

  • Communicate regarding appointments and service updates

  • Provide personalized mentorship and creative feedback

  • Process payments

  • Respond to enquiries and support requests

  • Maintain administrative records

  • Improve our website and mentorship services

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

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We will never sell your personal information.

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5. SHARING OF INFORMATION

 

We do not sell personal information.

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We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:

 

Service Providers

Trusted third-party providers who help us operate our Services, such as:

  • payment processors;

  • website hosting providers;

  • email communication platforms;

  • file-sharing or educational tools;

  • scheduling and video conferencing platforms (such as Zoom).

 

Legal Compliance

When required by law, subpoena, court order, legal process, or governmental request.

 

Business Operations

With mentors, contractors, or staff who reasonably require access to provide mentorship, review auditions, administer programs, or support participants.

 

All reasonable efforts are made to maintain confidentiality and appropriate safeguards.

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6. CREATIVE WORK, MEDIA & RECORDINGS

 

Creative work submitted during mentorship—including songs, lyrics, recordings, videos, demos, performances, and other original material—is treated as confidential educational material.

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Hitmaker Song Lab will not publicly share participant creative work, recordings, testimonials, photographs, videos, or personal information without prior consent.

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For participants under the age of 18, parent or legal guardian consent may also be required.

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Separate written permission may be requested for promotional materials, testimonials, portfolio examples, marketing, or media releases.


We will never publicly share:

  • personal contact information;

  • home addresses;

  • payment details;

  • sensitive identifying information.

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7. DATA SECURITY

 

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal information, including:

  • secure platforms and services;

  • restricted access to participant information;

  • password-protected systems where appropriate;

  • secure third-party payment processing.

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However, no internet-based system or method of transmission is completely secure.


Participation in online services is undertaken at your own risk.

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8. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

 

We may use cookies, analytics tools, and related technologies to:

  • improve website functionality;

  • monitor website traffic and performance;

  • understand website usage patterns;

  • improve user experience.

 

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.


Some website functionality may be affected if cookies are disabled.

 

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

 

Our website and Services may contain links to or rely upon third-party platforms, including:

  • Zoom

  • Google Drive

  • Dropbox

  • YouTube

  • payment providers

  • scheduling or communication tools

 

Your use of third-party services is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.


Hitmaker Song Lab is not responsible for third-party practices or content.

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10. INTERNATIONAL USERS

 

Hitmaker Song Lab operates in the United States.


If you access our Services from outside the United States, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

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11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.


Changes will be posted on this page and reflected by the updated “Last Updated” date.


Continued use of our Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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12. CONTACT US

 

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: hitmakersonglab@gmail.com

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