Privacy Policy
Theory 7-12 (operated by a private individual) (“Theory 7-12”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our Users (“you”, “your”). This Privacy Policy applies to the information we collect from our website at https://theory7-12.com (“our Website”) and through the provision of our products and services (“our Services”).
Defined terms not defined herein have the meanings provided in the Terms of Use. This Privacy Policy is part of those Terms.
If you reside in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, this policy outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
For all GDPR or privacy-related inquiries, contact:
Last updated: September 2025
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Account data: name, email, password (encrypted).
- Usage data (website): IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent.
- Application usage data: musical selections (scales, chords, instrument views), configuration settings, and interaction logs. This information is not linked to your identity and is used only to deliver and improve the functionality of the tool.
- Donations: if you donate via PayPal, we receive your name and email but not card or bank details.
- Cookies and tracking: placed by us or third-party services (Google Analytics, YouTube, PayPal).
2. How We Use Your Data
We use data to:
- Provide and improve our Services
- Enable account registration and secure login
- Analyze traffic and performance (Google Analytics)
- Display YouTube videos with your consent
- Process voluntary donations (PayPal)
- Improve the educational tool and its features (research use)
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis (GDPR)
Our processing is based on:
- Consent (cookies, analytics, YouTube embeds)
- Contractual necessity (account creation and access)
- Legitimate interest (site security, tool improvement)
- Legal obligations
4. Disclosure of Data
We do not sell your data. We may share with:
- Google (Analytics, YouTube)
- PayPal (donations)
- Hosting and IT providers (site operation)
- Authorities if legally required
5. Cookies
We use cookies to remember preferences, enable services, and analyze usage. You can accept or decline via our Cookie Banner. If declined, third-party services will not load. For more details, see our Cookies Policy.
6. Data Retention
We keep data only as long as necessary:
- Account data: up to 5 years after last activity unless deleted earlier
- Donation records: up to 10 years (legal requirement)
- Application usage data: anonymized and aggregated for research purposes, deleted periodically
- Cookies/Analytics: per provider’s retention schedule
7. Security
We use encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure. Transmission of data is at your own risk.
8. Your Rights (GDPR/UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or erase your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may:
- Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
- Request deletion of personal information (with exceptions)
- Opt out of any “sale” of data (we do not sell personal data)
- Be free from discrimination for exercising your rights
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect such data. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us for removal.
11. Do Not Track
Our Website does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. You may manage cookies via the banner or browser settings.
12. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
13. Contact
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at: