Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Tuesday 1 July 2025

The World Percussion Group (“WPG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information via our website and digital platforms.

1. Information We Collect

• Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, postal address.

• Application Materials: audition videos, CVs, photos, biographies, references.

• Payment Information: processed securely via third-party payment platforms.

• Website Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics.

• Communications: emails or messages you send to WPG staff or through forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process audition and residency applications.

• Communicate important tour or academy information to participants.

• Improve the functionality and content of our website and digital platforms.

• Meet legal obligations and administrative needs.

3. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to monitor traffic and improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings. We also use Google Analytics and similar tools to track anonymous usage data.

4. Data Sharing

We never sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers (e.g. web hosts, payment processors) under strict data protection terms. In rare cases, we may disclose data to comply with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to your personal data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, restrict processing, or withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, please contact: Contact us form.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated, or as required by law. Application materials may be stored for up to 5 years unless you request deletion.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to secure your data with appropriate technical and organisational measures. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

8. Children

Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.