Privacy Policy

Vocal Guardians Last updated: April 2026

Who we are

Vocal Guardians is a partnership between Liz Flint and Penny-Anne O'Donnell, providing certification, training, and consultancy services for vocal health in children's performing arts.

Contact: hello@vocalguardians.com  Website: www.vocalguardians.com

Note: Once Vocal Guardians is registered as a limited company, this policy will be updated with full company details and registration number.

What data we collect

When you register your interest via our website, we collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your role (e.g. producer, training provider, voice coach, parent)

We do not collect any special category data (such as health information, ethnicity, or political opinions).

Why we collect it

We collect your data to:

  • Send you updates about Vocal Guardians, including pilot programme opportunities

  • Invite you to events, workshops, or consultations

  • Share information about our certification and services

  • Understand who is interested in our work (by analysing role types in aggregate)

Lawful basis

We process your data based on your consent, which you give when you submit the registration form. You can withdraw your consent at any time (see "Your rights" below).

How we store your data

Your data is stored securely using Squarespace and Google Workspace. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

We do not store payment or financial information via this website.

How long we keep your data

We keep your data for as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list. If you unsubscribe, we will delete your data within 30 days, unless we are required to keep it for legal reasons.

If you register interest but we have no contact with you for 3 years, we will remove your data from our records.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell your data to third parties.

We may share your data with:

  • Email service providers (e.g. Mailchimp) to send you communications

  • Website hosting providers (e.g. Squarespace) to operate our website

These providers act as data processors on our behalf and are contractually required to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.

We will not share your data with any other third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate data

  • Erasure: Ask us to delete your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data

  • Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

  • Object: Object to us processing your data

  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@vocalguardians.com.

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

How to unsubscribe

Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also contact us directly at hello@vocalguardians.com to be removed from our mailing list.

Cookies

Our landing page may use essential cookies to ensure the website functions correctly. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

If we add analytics in future (e.g. Google Analytics), we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office Wycliffe House, Water Lane Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF

Website: ico.org.uk Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Summary

Data collected: Name, email, role

Purpose: Updates about Vocal Guardians and pilot opportunities

Lawful basis: Consent

Stored by: Squarespace and Google Workspace

Retention: Until you unsubscribe, or 3 years of no contact

Shared with: Email and hosting providers only

Your rights: Access, correct, delete, object, withdraw consent

Contact: hello@vocalguardians.com