Effective Date: September 8, 2026

1. Introduction and Company Information

This Privacy Policy explains how Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with its piano-studio services, including music lessons, studio communications, scheduling, billing, website inquiries, and related administrative activities.

Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, British Columbia privacy legislation and other relevant laws governing private-sector organizations in Canada.

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2. Data Collection and Processing

Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. may collect personal information directly from students, parents or guardians, website visitors, prospective clients, and other individuals who communicate with us or use our services.

The types of personal information we may collect include:

We generally collect personal information directly from the individual concerned, or from a parent or guardian where the individual is a minor. In some cases, we may receive information from payment processors, booking systems, website analytics providers, or other third parties acting on our behalf.

We limit collection to information that is reasonable for the purposes identified in this Policy.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. processes personal information for the following purposes:

We do not use personal information for purposes that are incompatible with those identified at the time of collection, unless permitted or required by law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Canadian privacy law, we generally process personal information on one or more of the following bases:

Where consent is the legal basis for processing, you may withdraw that consent subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. may disclose personal information to third parties only as necessary and only for legitimate business or legal purposes. These third parties may include:

We require third parties that process personal information on our behalf to protect that information in a manner consistent with applicable privacy laws and our instructions, as appropriate.

We do not sell personal information.

6. Data Transfer to Third Countries

Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside of Canada, including in other jurisdictions such as the United States or other countries where privacy laws may differ from those in Canada. This may occur, for example, when we use cloud hosting, email, payment, or analytics services.

Where personal information is transferred outside Canada, it may be accessible to foreign courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities in accordance with the laws of those jurisdictions. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any cross-border transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, contractual protections, and security measures consistent with applicable law.

7. Storage Duration

Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. retains personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required or permitted by law.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of record and purpose of use. In general:

8. User Rights

Subject to applicable Canadian privacy laws, individuals may have the following rights with respect to their personal information held by Maple Keys Music Studio Inc.:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

9. Withdrawal of Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services, such as lesson scheduling, communications, or account administration.

To withdraw consent, please contact Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. using the contact information below. We will explain any consequences of withdrawal where relevant.

10. Right to Complain

If you have concerns about our privacy practices or how we handle your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can try to resolve the issue promptly and fairly.

You may also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or, where applicable, the appropriate provincial privacy authority.

Contact details for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada are available at www.priv.gc.ca.

11. Data Security

Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures may include:

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we take privacy and data protection seriously and work to reduce risk appropriately.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

We welcome privacy-related inquiries and will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly.

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

Maple Keys Music Studio Inc. may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to inform affected individuals, which may include posting the updated policy on our website or providing notice by email or other appropriate means.

The revised Privacy Policy will become effective on the date indicated, unless otherwise stated. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

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