Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how College Music Major ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or use collegemusicmajor.com (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address when you register to access school profiles

Information collected automatically:

  • Location data — We collect approximate location data (city/region level) derived from your IP address to understand where our visitors are located.
  • Usage and analytics data — We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors interact with the Site, including pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, device type, and browser type. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
  • Search filter selections — We record the filters you apply when searching for schools (such as instrument, degree type, and location preferences).
  • School profiles viewed — We record which school profiles you visit during your sessions on the Site.

Payment information:

  • If you purchase a DIY guide or other product on the Site, payment is processed by a third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card number or full payment details on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide access to school profiles and Site features
  • Share data with participating schools — When you visit a participating school's profile, we may share with that school your registration information, the search filters you used, and the school profiles you have viewed. This information is shared periodically and helps schools understand prospective student interest. By registering, you consent to this sharing.
  • Process purchases and send order confirmations
  • Improve the Site's content, search functionality, and user experience
  • Communicate with you about your account or purchases
  • Comply with legal obligations

A Note on Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, as described above, we may share certain information with participating music schools whose profiles you visit, as part of our lead generation service for those programs. This is not a sale of data — it is a sharing of interest signals to connect prospective students with relevant programs. You may opt out of email communications from any school that contacts you by using the unsubscribe link in their emails.

Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including those set by Google Analytics, to analyze site traffic and improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

Affiliate & Third-Party Links

This Site may contain affiliate links to third-party websites such as Amazon, Sheet Music Plus, or instrument retailers. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. We only recommend products, sheet music, and gear that we genuinely believe will benefit the music student community. Clicking affiliate links and making purchases on third-party sites is subject to those sites' own privacy policies.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

  • Participating music schools — When you visit a participating school's profile, we may share with that school your name, email address, search filter selections, and the school profiles you have viewed. This data is shared periodically as part of our lead generation service for listed programs. Participating schools operate under their own privacy policies and may contact you about their programs.
  • Google Analytics — website analytics
  • Zoho Forms — user registration
  • Cloudflare — security and performance
  • Kinsta — website hosting
  • Payment processor — for product purchases

Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy.

Data Retention

We retain your registration information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may opt out of communications from us at any time via the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails. You may also request the deletion of your personal data by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form on the Site.