Privacy Policy

Effective date: [July 2025]
Website: https://www.sagatmusic.co.uk

At Sagat Music, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

Sagat Music is a live music booking service for weddings and events, led by musician and arranger Sagat Guirey. Our services include solo to large ensemble performances and tailored musical arrangements.

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and event details submitted via our contact form or enquiry emails.
• Booking Information: Date and location of your event, type of music requested, and other relevant planning details.
• Payment Information: For confirmed bookings, we may process payment via secure third-party providers (e.g. PayPal, Stripe). We do not store credit/debit card numbers.
• Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, time spent on the website, and page visits, collected via cookies or analytics tools.

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and communicate about your event
• Create and confirm bookings
• Provide quotes and tailored music options
• Process payments
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and accounting obligations

We do not use your data for marketing unless you opt in.

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity (to provide our services)
• Consent (when you opt in to receive updates)
• Legitimate interests (e.g. improving services, fraud prevention)
• Legal obligations (e.g. accounting or tax compliance)

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your data with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. web hosting, payment processors)
• Musicians or collaborators working on your event
• Legal authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Enquiry data: up to 6 months
• Booking data: up to 6 years for accounting/legal purposes
• Mailing list data: until you unsubscribe

You may request deletion at any time (see below).

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct any inaccuracies
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@sagatmusic.co.uk

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption and secure storage.

This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. YouTube, SoundCloud). We are not responsible for their content or privacy policies.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Sagat Music
Email: info@sagatmusic.co.uk
Website: www.sagatmusic.co.uk