For the purposes of running this service and website Gayle Walker is the named Data Controller and acts in accordance with the Data Protection Act (2018), UK General Data Protection Regulations (2021)/EU GDPR (2018) and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (2019).

This website is hosted on the Wix.com platform and as such Wix is the named data processor. Wix.com provides me with the online platform that allows me to promote my services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. View Wix Privacy Policy. 

1. What Data I Collect

When you contact me directly via email, I will collect your first name and email address. This will be used for the purposes of providing the services gayleesoprano offers only and will not be shared with anyone else. If you fill in the contact form to enquire about booking services on this site, wix will collect your email address, first name and any other information you provide in the message field which is then forwarded to myself only. Upon submitting these forms you will also be asked to verify your email for spam protection. Please be aware that although ReCaptcha is not enabled on this site at the current time, if unusual browser activity is detected a ReCaptcha may still occur.

In order to use this website, you must be over the age of 18 years old and possess the right to enter into such an agreement.  If you are under the age of 18 please do not give me any of your personal information via any form. 

This website has a valid SSL certificate (Secure Sockets Layer) with HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure) protection. Please note that some older browsers may have trouble accessing the HTTPS version of this site. To avoid this issue, please make sure that you are accessing this site with an updated browser. For more on browser support View Accessibility Statement.

1.1. Why I Collect It

Contact information is used for providing services, and communication only. Nothing will be stored or held for any other reason. 
All steps are taken to ensure any personal data is kept securely in a locked cabinet physically should it ever need to be kept for record purposes.

1.2. Duration

This data is held for the duration of the provision of services with gayleesoprano only, after which the contact will be deleted upon termination of the services unless otherwise requested. 

1.3. Individual rights about held data

Should an individual not wish for their details to be saved in this way, want access to the limited data this site has collected about them, or have any concerns regarding data in general they can inform me at any time and contact me directly via email. It is also possible to book my services directly by email should you not wish to use the contact form.

All users have the right to request access to any data that this site has collected about them and or request deletion under general data protection regulations along with the following: 

All users have the right to be informed about the use and collection of their personal data.

All users have the right for the data that this site has collected about them to be rectified in the case of inaccuracies. 

All users have the right to object the processing of their personal data for direct marketing purposes.

2. Cookies and Analytics

On first visit to this website, a cookie banner pops up informing the user of this websites use of cookies and use of Wix analytics.

Cookies are small bits of data that are stored on a site’s visitor browser to keep track of the settings users have selected and actions that you have taken on a site.

Wix uses cookies for essential functionality, to monitor and analyse the sites performance, and to ensure that the site is safe to use. You can change your optional cookie preferences by selecting cookie preferences in the pop up banner or at any time on your browser.  

Functional cookies, can not be disabled but marketing, performance and analytic cookies are opt in consent only. 

Please be aware that Wix analytics uses users IP addresses for location data for reporting however, they do not disclose them in accordance with data protection policies. 

Depending on what browser you have below are a few links that take to you guides on disabling or enabling cookie tracking. 

Firefox 
Internet Explorer
Chrome
Safari (OSX)
Safari (iOs)
 

This website does not currently contact or share any data with third party trackers for remarketing purposes but in the case of any amendments to this a new sub section will be added below here. 

 

Please note, this website is connected to Google Search Console, but does not use Google Analytics.

If you do not wish for google to track you across websites in general you can opt out through the use of a Browser Opt Out Extension information on which can also be found through Visiting Googles Privacy and Terms Page. 

I reserve the right to modify or expand this privacy and data policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If a change is made to this policy, I will be updated here and all cookie preferences will be reset, so that you are aware of what information I collect, how I use it, and under what circumstances, if any, I disclose it. 

Last Amended: 27.05.23

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Terms of Use

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1. Usage of the website

These terms outline the conditions under which you may use the website and services offered by gayleesoprano. By accessing and using this website you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to the following:

In order to use this website, or receive the range of services offered, you must be over the age of 18 years old and possess the right to enter into such an agreement. You are not allowed to use this website and or receive its services if doing so is prohibited in your country or under any legal restrictions applicable to you.

I reserve the right to alter or to stop providing the services or any features of the services and website without significant prior notice or reason.

2. Copyright
 

The materials (images, audios, and videos) contained on this website unless otherwise stated are the copyright of gayleesoprano. Any user does not have the right or license to sell, rent. copy, distribute, reproduce, transmit, publicly display, edit or create derivative works without prior permission.

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2.1 Photography

 

The professional branding photography on this website is provided by Natasha Jay Photography and as such the copyright belongs to her.

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3. Liability

Gayle is a current member of ISM (Incorporated Society of Musicians) and as such holds public liability insurance through holding membership with this service. 

 

This site may hyperlink to other third party sites, gayleesoprano will not be liable for any potential misinformation or damage caused by an individual visiting these links. Users are advised to read the privacy policies of the relevant linked sites.

 

All links to the best of abilities are reliable sources of information and have been chosen with significant care and research minimising the chances of misinformation or inappropriate content spread, but errors may still occur.  By visiting these third party sites you are aware of the above disclaimer and accept the risk involved.

 

All opinions expressed on this site are of the site owners and are intended as informational guidance only and as such gayleesoprano is not liable for any potential damages or losses caused to users by the advice given on, or personal information stored through wix on this site. Please note, gayleesoprano is not a trained language coach and any translations on this website are only intended as an insight into a personal journey with learning the language and singing. Every translation has been checked by a native speaker, but please do send an email  should you notice any unnoticed errors or believe any information to be inaccurate.  

 

Every attempt is made to ensure that the information provided to you on the site is of the highest quality and unique to this site. Regular checking of URL’s are in place to ensure that any possible plagiarism attempts are picked up and resolved.  

 

Services Offered:

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4. Freelance Soprano 

 

gaylesoprano offers her services as a freelance soprano hireable for events by arrangement. Upon visiting the homepage you can request more information by filling in the enquiry form or by sending an email. The terms and conditions for entering this kind of arrangement will be discussed at the time of booking.

 

5. Translation Library

 

This website contains a translations of any audio recordings. I have largely provided these myself and as such you are free to use them with attribution for educational or personal reasons providing it is not for commercial purposes and/or heavily modified, and you let me know that you are doing this. They can be found by clicking on the purple links on the media library page. All texts in this section are public domain material worldwide, unless specifically indicated in brackets otherwise.

 

Where any translations have been outsourced, this has been indicated and appropriate permissions gained in writing. In the case of these translations the copyright belongs to the linked establishment and as such are not available for use in the same way. 

These terms and conditions may be subject to amendments or additions and I reserve the right to alter them at any point. Any changes or clarifications will take effect from the moment they are posted here. Please check back frequently for any alterations of website or service usage.

Last amended: 27.05.23