Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

I like to keep things simple, including how I look after any information you share. If you subscribe, leave a message, or just browse around this website, this page explains what happens to the bits of data that come my way, why I collect them, what I do with them, and how they’re kept safe.

1. Who I am

I’m Anne Tregoning, and I run Changing Tempo, a personal blog about learning and composing music later in life.

If you have any questions about this policy, or anything else on the site, you can always get in touch via the Contact page.

2. What I collect

I only collect the basics, just enough to stay in touch and see how the site is being used:

  • Email address – if you sign up for my monthly round-up or send me a message.

  • Name – completely optional; only if you choose to include it.

  • Basic web data – things like which pages you visit or what type of browser you’re using. This comes from cookies and analytics tools that help me understand general traffic patterns.

That’s all. I don’t collect anything more than I need.

3. How your information is used

Here’s what I actually do with it:

  • Send the monthly round-up if you’ve asked for it.

  • Reply to any questions or messages you send.

  • Look at stats to see what’s working on the site and what isn’t.

I don’t sell or share your personal information. It’s just used for the purposes above.

4. Legal basis for using your data

I only use your information when there’s a clear reason to do so.
Either:

  • when you’ve given me permission, for example, by subscribing or sending a message, or

  • when it helps me run and improve the site, like checking general traffic patterns.

You can change your mind at any point. Every email I send includes an unsubscribe link, or you can drop me a note directly.

5. How your data is stored

Your data sits on secure, reputable third-party services such as my website host and email provider. They meet UK and EU data-protection standards.

I only keep data for as long as it’s needed. If you unsubscribe, your details are deleted from my mailing list.

6. Cookies and analytics

Like most websites, I use small bits of code called cookies. They help me see which pages are visited most often and how people find the site.

If you’d rather not have cookies on your device, you can switch them off in your browser settings. The site will still work, though a few small things might look or behave slightly differently.

7. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights over your own information.
This means you can:

  • ask what details I hold about you,

  • ask me to fix or delete them,

  • stop receiving emails whenever you like, and

  • raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you’re unhappy with how anything’s handled.

You can find out more about these rights at www.ico.org.uk.

8. Links to other websites

Sometimes I link to other sites, things I use, read, or find interesting. I can’t control how those sites handle personal data, so I’d recommend checking their privacy policies before sharing any information there.

9. Updates

If I make changes to how I collect or use data, I’ll update this page and note the new date above.

10. Contact

For anything to do with privacy or data, please get in touch via the Contact page. I’ll reply as soon as I can.