Privacy Policy

Thanks for visiting my website. This policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal information

1. What data I collect

Depending on how we interact, I may collect:

  • Contact information such as your name and email when you reach out to explore working together or sign up for a workshop or newsletter

  • Billing and payment details when you sign up for a workshop (payments are handled securely by the platform of choice, I do not store credit card details)

  • Communication data such as emails or messages you send me

  • Marketing preferences, for example whether you’ve opted in or out of newsletters

2. Why I collect it and the lawful basis

I use your data to:

  • Communicate with you about your inquiry, service you have signed up for or support

  • Deliver the services you have signed up for 

  • Send you newsletters or marketing emails if you have opted in

  • Meet legal or tax obligations

The lawful basis for processing your data will usually be:

  • Performance of a contract when you buy something

  • Consent for marketing

3. Who I share data with

I may share your personal data with:

  • Service providers such as payment processing platforms or email platform who help me deliver my services or newsletters

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

4. Data storage and transfers

I keep your data secure and only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected. For example:

  • Purchase and accounting records for legal and tax obligations

  • Newsletter or marketing data until you unsubscribe or request deletion

5. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data I hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, email me at melody@melodyruan.com I aim to respond within one month. 

6. Changes to this policy

I may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on my website with the date of the latest update stated. Continuing to use my website after any changes means you accept the new version.

7. Contact me

If you have any questions about this policy or how I handle your data, please email me at melody@melodyruan.com

Last updated: June 2026