Last updated: November 2, 2026
This policy explains what information annamariemccarthy.com collects, how it’s used, and the choices you have. In this policy, “I” and “me” refer to Annamarie McCarthy.
Information you send me
When you use the contact form, it collects your name, email address, phone number (optional) and your message. I use this information only to reply to you and to arrange lessons or other things you ask about.
Your message is emailed to me and is also stored in this website’s database. Before it’s delivered, the form sends your submission to Akismet, a spam-filtering service run by Automattic, to check whether it’s spam. You can read Automattic’s privacy policy.
I don’t sell, rent or share your information with anyone for marketing. The only other people who may handle it are the companies that host and maintain this website and deliver its email, and only to keep the site running. I may also share it if the law requires me to.
Site statistics
This site counts visits with Independent Analytics, a tool that runs on the site itself. It doesn’t use cookies and doesn’t collect information that identifies you. It records things like which pages are viewed, the type of device and browser, and the website you came from, and that information stays on this site’s server.
Cookies
This site doesn’t use cookies for tracking or advertising, and it doesn’t run advertising.
Embedded videos
The Student Videos page shows videos hosted on YouTube, embedded in YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode. YouTube may collect information when you play a video, as described in Google’s privacy policy.
How long I keep your information
I keep contact form messages for as long as I need them to respond to you and for my own records. You can ask me to delete your messages at any time.
Your choices and rights
You can ask me what information I have about you, ask me to correct it, or ask me to delete it, by contacting me using the details below. California residents have these rights under California law, and I offer them to everyone. I don’t sell or share personal information as those terms are defined in California law.
Children
Many of my students are children, but this website is meant for parents and adult students. If you’re under 13, please ask a parent or guardian to contact me for you.
Security
This site uses an encrypted (HTTPS) connection, and access to the information stored on it is limited. No website can guarantee complete security, so please don’t send sensitive information such as financial details through the contact form.
Changes to this policy
If I change this policy, I’ll post the new version on this page and update the date at the top.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or your information, please contact me:
Annamarie McCarthy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 665-9329