Last Updated: December 10, 2025

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how Fretboard Biology (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit and interact with our website (https://NewbieGuitar.com) and related services.

2. Information We Collect

Website Analytics and Tracking Technologies: We use various analytics and advertising technologies (e.g., cookies, pixels, and similar tracking mechanisms) provided by third-party services to understand website usage, improve performance, and deliver relevant marketing. This includes, but is not limited to, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel), and any future analytics or advertising pixels you may encounter on our site.

Subscription and Form Data: When you sign up or submit a form, we collect the information you provide: name, email address, mailing address (city, state, postal code, country), and payment details (only the information necessary to process your subscription; full credit card data is handled securely by our payment processor and not stored by us).

3. How We Use Your Information

Analytics & Site Improvement: Analyze website usage to enhance content, functionality, and user experience.

Marketing & Advertising: Serve, track, and optimize advertisements across various platforms, including third-party ad networks and social media services.

Service Delivery: Process subscriptions, send transactional communications (e.g., account confirmations), and provide support.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Analytics Providers: We share anonymized or pseudonymized analytics data with service providers under their standard Data Processing Agreements.

Advertising Partners: We share hashed identifiers (such as email or other non-sensitive information) with advertising platforms for campaign optimization and audience targeting.

Payment Processors: We share necessary payment information with our PCI-compliant payment gateway for transaction processing only.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access & Correction: Request a copy of or corrections to your personal data by contacting us at contact@NewbieGuitar.com.

Opt-Out & Consent: We employ a simple acknowledgement banner to inform you that we use cookies and tracking technologies. By continuing to use our site after clicking “OK,” you consent to our use of these technologies. You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time; however, disabling analytics and advertising cookies may impact certain site features.

EU Visitors: While we do not restrict access based on location, EU users retain all rights under GDPR. If you prefer not to be tracked, you may decline the banner and discontinue use of our services.

Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data; we will comply unless required to retain information for legal or operational purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to these transfers, which may involve different data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal obligations, generally up to seven years after you terminate your subscription.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

contact@NewbieGuitar.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised date at the top and provide notice if we make significant changes.