Cello Ben

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 27, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Cello Ben collects, uses, stores, and protects information submitted through this website, course resource pages, contact links, and student upload forms.

Who is responsible for this site

This website and the related course resource pages are operated by Cello Ben, LLC. Written privacy requests or legal notices may be sent to Cello Ben, LLC, 1551 Algonquin Rd #1155, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.

Information I collect

I may collect information you choose to provide, including your name, email address, message text, course-related questions, uploaded video or audio files, file names, and any other information included in your submission.

The website host and related service providers may also process standard technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and timestamps.

How I use information

I use submitted information to provide cello instruction, respond to questions, review student uploads, give personalized feedback, maintain course resources, troubleshoot technical issues, and operate this website.

I do not sell personal information, uploaded videos, or student submissions.

Legal bases for international visitors

Where privacy laws such as the GDPR or UK GDPR apply, I process personal information only when there is a lawful basis to do so. Depending on the context, that basis may include providing requested educational services, responding to your request, your consent, compliance with legal obligations, or legitimate interests such as operating the website and protecting course resources.

Student uploads

If you upload a video, audio file, or other course material through a form, the file may be stored in Google Forms, Google Drive, email, or another service used to receive and review submissions. Uploads are reviewed for educational feedback and course support.

Please do not upload private, sensitive, or third-party content that you do not want reviewed for educational purposes. If a student is under 18, a parent or guardian should approve the submission.

Sharing

I may share information with service providers only as needed to operate the website, receive submissions, store files, send email, or provide course-related support. I may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of students, the website, or others.

Retention and deletion

Student uploaded video or audio files and related form submissions are deleted within 12 months of submission, and may be deleted sooner at my discretion. Other personal information is kept only as long as reasonably needed for course support, educational feedback, recordkeeping, legal compliance, or website operations.

You may request that your personal information or uploaded files be deleted at any time by contacting me. I will delete submitted files and related personal information upon request unless I am legally required to keep specific information.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information. You may also be able to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To make a request, contact me using the information below.

International processing

Cello Ben is based in the United States. If you submit information from another country, your information may be processed and stored in the United States or in other locations where service providers operate.

Third-party links

This website and the course resource pages may link to third-party websites and services. I do not control those websites and am not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.

Children's privacy

This site and the course upload forms are not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parent or guardian involvement. If you believe a child has submitted personal information without appropriate permission, please contact me so I can delete it.

Changes

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will show when it was last updated.

Contact

For privacy questions or deletion requests, contact me at mail (at) celloben (dot) com.