1. Introduction
PaidxProtected LLC (“PaidxProtected,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you access:
The PaidxProtected Music Business™ online school
Any associated websites, learning platforms, tools, forms, or digital downloads
Any coaching, consulting, or student community spaces operated by PaidxProtected
By enrolling in our course or using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you enroll, purchase, or interact with the course platform, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing address
Payment information (processed securely by third-party vendors)
Student profile details
Assignment submissions or uploaded files
Messages sent through support channels or student communities
Any additional information you choose to share in forms, surveys, or communication
B. Automatically Collected Information
Our systems or third-party tools may automatically collect:
IP address
Device type and browser type
Pages visited
Course activity and progress
Cookies and tracking pixels
Time spent on modules or lessons
Geographic location (approximate)
C. Payment Information
PaidxProtected does not store or access full credit card numbers.
All payments are processed securely through vendors such as:
Stripe
PayPal
Thinkific
These vendors store payment data in accordance with PCI-DSS compliance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Provide access to The PaidxProtected Music Business course
Manage enrollment and student accounts
Deliver lessons, downloads, assignments, and updates
Track progress and personalize learning
Send important notices, receipts, and administrative messages
Improve course quality, curriculum, and user experience
Offer technical support and respond to student inquiries
Send optional promotions, newsletters, or resource announcements
Protect platform security and prevent misuse
We never sell student data to third parties.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Depending on your region, we may process information under:
Contract necessity (providing courses/services you purchased)
Legitimate interest (platform functionality and student support)
Consent (marketing communications)
Legal compliance (record-keeping, tax requirements)
5. Sharing Your Information
We only share information with trusted third-party processors that assist with:
Student account management
Email distribution (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
Payment processing
Website hosting
Learning management systems (LMS)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Customer support (e.g., Zendesk)
Each third-party processor is contractually required to maintain confidentiality and meet legal data protection standards.
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our platform may use:
Cookies
Tracking pixels
Analytics scripts
Session tracking
Device identification
These help improve user experience and monitor site performance.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
Your student account remains active,
Required for compliance obligations,
Required to maintain records for legal or operational needs.
Student-created content may remain part of the platform unless deletion is requested (where legally permissible).
8. Data Security
PaidxProtected implements industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:
HTTPS encryption
Secured servers
Limited internal access
Password-protected accounts
Third-party vendor security compliance
However, no system can be 100 percent secure.
By using our platform, you acknowledge this inherent risk.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access the data we hold
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing emails
Restrict or object to certain processing activities
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise rights, contact:
10. Children’s Privacy
Our course is intended for individuals 16 and older unless parental or guardian consent is explicitly provided.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Third-Party Links
The course platform may contain external links.
PaidxProtected is not responsible for privacy practices of third-party sites and encourages users to review their policies.
12. International Students
If you access the course from outside the United States, understand that your data may be stored or processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from your region.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Revisions will be posted with a new "Last Updated" dated.
14. Contact Information
For privacy concerns, questions, or data requests:
PaidxProtected LLC
Houston, Texas