Last updated: April 15, 2026
PlayGuitar.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by Smart Fusion Marketing Inc. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for free lessons, purchase courses, or interact with us in any way.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email opt-in forms: Name and email address when you sign up for free lessons, cheat sheets, or other lead magnets.
- Purchases: Name, email, billing address, and payment information when you buy a course through our store. Payment is processed securely by Stripe or PayPal — we never see or store your full credit card number.
- Comments: Name, email, and website (optional) when you leave a comment on a lesson page.
- Contact form: Name, email, and message content when you reach out through our contact page.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site — pages visited, time on site, device type, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
- Meta Pixel: We use the Meta (Facebook) Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. This may collect information about your browsing activity on our site.
- Cookies: We use cookies for site functionality, security (CleanTalk spam protection), and analytics. Your browser can be set to refuse cookies, though some site features may not work properly without them.
- Spam protection: CleanTalk processes your IP address and form submissions to prevent spam. Their privacy policy is available at cleantalk.org/publicoffer.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver the free lessons, videos, and resources you signed up for
- To send you email updates about new lessons, tips, and course offers (you can unsubscribe anytime with one click)
- To process and fulfill course purchases
- To respond to your questions and support requests
- To improve our website and lesson content
- To run and measure advertising campaigns
Email Communications
When you sign up for free lessons or make a purchase, you will receive emails from us. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom. We use AWeber to manage our email list. You can unsubscribe at any time, and we honor all requests promptly.
AI-Assisted Tools
We use AI-assisted tools (including large language model services) to help us create lesson content, respond to inquiries, and improve our services. These tools do not have independent access to your personal information beyond what is necessary for the specific task.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- AWeber — Email delivery and list management
- Stripe — Payment processing
- Google Analytics — Website analytics
- Meta (Facebook) — Advertising pixel
- CleanTalk — Spam protection
- WPX Hosting — Website hosting
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
Data Security
Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all pages. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe, which is PCI-DSS compliant. We do not store credit card information on our servers.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our emails at any time
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Update or correct your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose; request deletion of your personal information; correct inaccurate information; opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information); and be free from discrimination for exercising these rights.
To submit a request, contact us at support@playguitar.com.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Email: Use our contact form
Mail: 3223 Eldridge Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2H4, Canada