Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 28th April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Hawkins Catalyst Limited T/A Jason Hawkins – Professional Musician (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU GDPR (where applicable), and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

Hawkins Catalyst Limited Registered in England and Wales  (Company Number: 17165242)

Registered Office: 66 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)7586 934546

Email: hello@jasonhawkinsmusician.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and payment details (processed securely by third‑party providers)
  • Messages or enquiries submitted via contact forms or email
  • Booking information for lessons, performances, or consultancy services

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Cookies and tracking data (see Cookie Policy)

c. Special Category Data

We do not intentionally collect special category data. If you voluntarily provide such information, you consent to its processing.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide services you request
  • Consent – for marketing communications or optional data collection
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, prevent fraud, and maintain website security
  • Legal obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide musical services, lessons, performances, or consultancy
  • Manage bookings and communicate with you
  • Process payments and issue invoices
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse of our services

We do not use your data for automated decision‑making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects.

5. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, payment processors)
  • Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, legal advisers)
  • Regulatory authorities when required by law
  • Third‑party platforms used for scheduling, communication, or file delivery (only when necessary)

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and protect your data.

6. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • UK/EU adequacy decisions
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Other GDPR‑approved mechanisms

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

  • Service delivery
  • Legal, tax, and accounting obligations
  • Record‑keeping requirements

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Data portability – request a copy in a structured format
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at hawkinscatalyst@gmail.com.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to improve website functionality, analyse traffic, and personalise content. For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us so we can remove it.

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

Hawkins Catalyst Limited 66 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)7586 934546

Email: hello@jasonhawkinsmusician.com  

Website: www.jasonhawkinsmusician.com