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Terms, Privacy & Cookies

 

Last updated: 5 June 2026

 

This page sets out the terms for using tomharrold.com, as well as information about privacy, personal data and cookies.

 

This website is owned and operated by Tom Harrold.

 

For any questions about this website, these terms, privacy or cookies, please contact:

 

Email: tom@tomharrold.com

Website: tomharrold.com

 

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1. Terms and Conditions

 

1.1 About this website

 

This website provides information about Tom Harrold’s work as a composer, orchestrator, musician, educator and creative professional.

 

It may include a biography, credits, project information, recordings, videos, score excerpts, written material, links to external platforms, and contact information.

 

1.2 Using this website

 

You may use this website for lawful purposes only.

 

You must not use this website:

 

  • in any way that breaches applicable law or regulation;

  • to transmit spam, malware, harmful code or unsolicited communications;

  • to attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, server or related systems;

  • to copy, scrape, harvest or extract content from the website for commercial use without permission;

  • in any way that could damage, disable or impair the website.

 

1.3 Intellectual property

 

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is owned by or licensed to Tom Harrold.

 

This includes, but is not limited to:

 

  • music;

  • audio recordings;

  • video content;

  • scores and score extracts;

  • text;

  • images;

  • logos;

  • graphics;

  • arrangements;

  • project descriptions;

  • biographical material;

  • website design and layout.

 

All rights are reserved.

 

You may view, download or print pages from this website for personal, private or professional reference only.

 

You must not reproduce, distribute, adapt, edit, publish, perform, broadcast, license, sell or commercially exploit any material from this website without prior written permission.

 

Nothing on this website grants you any licence to use Tom Harrold’s music, recordings, scores, images, name, branding or other intellectual property unless expressly agreed in writing.

 

1.4 Music, recordings and media use

 

Any music, recordings, showreels, videos, score extracts or examples on this website are provided for listening, viewing and portfolio purposes only.

 

You must not use any music or media from this website in films, television programmes, adverts, trailers, online videos, podcasts, games, live performances, theatre productions, broadcasts, social media content or any other public or commercial context without prior written permission and, where applicable, an agreed licence.

 

For licensing, commissioning, collaboration or synchronisation enquiries, please contact Tom Harrold directly.

 

1.5 Professional services

 

Any information on this website about composition, orchestration, music production, teaching, consultancy, workshops, performances or other services is provided as an invitation to enquire only.

 

Submitting an enquiry does not create a contract, booking, commission agreement, employment relationship or obligation for Tom Harrold to accept work.

 

Specific terms, fees, deadlines, deliverables, copyright ownership, usage rights, cancellation terms and payment arrangements will be agreed separately for each project or engagement.

 

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, no rights in any commissioned music, recordings, scores, arrangements or related materials transfer to a client until the relevant terms have been agreed and any required payments have been made.

 

1.6 Accuracy of information

 

The content on this website is provided for general information and portfolio purposes.

 

Reasonable efforts are made to keep the website accurate and up to date, but no guarantee is given that the website content will always be complete, accurate or current.

 

Credits, project details, availability, services and other information may change without notice.

 

1.7 External links

 

This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services, including video platforms, streaming services, social media pages, ticketing websites or external articles.

 

These links are provided for convenience only.

 

Tom Harrold is not responsible for the content, security, availability, privacy practices or terms of any third-party website.

 

Visiting third-party websites is at your own risk.

 

1.8 Embedded content

 

This website may include embedded content from other platforms, such as YouTube, Vimeo, Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram or similar services.

 

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly.

 

Those third-party platforms may collect data, use cookies, track interactions or apply their own terms and privacy policies.

 

1.9 Website availability

 

Reasonable efforts are made to keep this website available, but uninterrupted access is not guaranteed.

 

The website may be unavailable temporarily due to maintenance, technical issues, hosting problems, security updates or circumstances outside Tom Harrold’s control.

 

Tom Harrold is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the website being unavailable.

 

1.10 Limitation of liability

 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tom Harrold will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from:

 

  • your use of, or inability to use, this website;

  • reliance on any information on this website;

  • errors, omissions or outdated information;

  • technical issues, viruses or harmful material;

  • third-party websites linked from this website;

  • unauthorised use of website content by third parties.

 

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

1.11 Changes to these terms

 

These terms may be updated from time to time.

 

The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated date.

 

By continuing to use this website after changes are made, you accept the updated terms.

 

1.12 Governing law

 

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

 

Any disputes relating to these terms or your use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

 

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2. Privacy Policy

 

2.1 Overview

 

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used and stored when you visit tomharrold.com or contact Tom Harrold.

 

The UK GDPR requires organisations to provide clear information about how they use people’s personal information. The ICO describes this as the “right to be informed”.  

 

2.2 Who is responsible for your personal information?

 

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

 

Tom Harrold

Email: tom@tomharrold.com

Website: tomharrold.com

 

2.3 What personal information may be collected?

 

This website may collect personal information when you:

 

  • submit an enquiry through a contact form;

  • send an email;

  • sign up to a mailing list, if available;

  • interact with embedded content;

  • use the website in a way that creates technical or analytics data.

 

The personal information collected may include:

 

  • your name;

  • your email address;

  • your phone number, if provided;

  • your organisation or company, if provided;

  • details of your enquiry;

  • any information you choose to include in your message;

  • technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type and website usage data.

 

2.4 How personal information is used

 

Personal information may be used to:

 

  • respond to enquiries;

  • discuss potential commissions, bookings, licensing, collaborations, teaching or consultancy;

  • provide requested information;

  • manage professional relationships;

  • keep records of correspondence;

  • improve the website;

  • monitor website performance and security;

  • comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

 

2.5 Legal basis for using personal information

 

Personal information will only be used where there is a lawful basis to do so.

 

Depending on the circumstances, the lawful basis may include:

 

  • Consent, for example, if you opt in to receive updates or marketing emails;

  • Contract, for example, when discussing or carrying out a commission, booking or professional engagement;

  • Legitimate interests, for example, responding to enquiries, managing professional relationships and maintaining the website;

  • Legal obligation, where information must be retained or disclosed to comply with the law.

 

2.6 Mailing lists and marketing

 

If this website offers a mailing list, you will only be added where you have chosen to subscribe or where there is another lawful basis for contacting you.

 

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting:

 

tom@tomharrold.com

 

2.7 Sharing personal information

 

Personal information will not be sold.

 

Personal information may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website, respond to enquiries or manage professional work.

 

This may include:

 

  • website hosting providers;

  • email providers;

  • mailing list providers;

  • analytics providers;

  • professional advisers, such as accountants or legal advisers;

  • platforms used for embedded media, forms, scheduling or communication.

 

Personal information may also be shared where required by law, regulation or legal process.

 

2.8 International transfers

 

Some third-party services used by this website may process personal information outside the United Kingdom.

 

Where this happens, reasonable steps will be taken to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

 

2.9 How long is personal information kept

 

Personal information will only be kept for as long as necessary.

 

The length of time may depend on:

 

  • the nature of the enquiry;

  • whether a professional relationship or contract is formed;

  • legal, accounting or tax requirements;

  • whether the information is needed to resolve a dispute;

  • whether you have requested that the information be deleted.

 

General enquiries that do not lead to further work will not be kept longer than necessary.

 

Records relating to paid work, contracts, commissions, or licensing may need to be retained longer for legal, accounting, or tax purposes.

 

2.10 Your rights

 

Under UK data protection law, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to:

 

  • request access to your personal information;

  • request correction of inaccurate information;

  • request deletion of your information in certain circumstances;

  • object to certain uses of your information;

  • request restriction of processing;

  • request data portability in certain circumstances;

  • withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent.

 

The ICO notes that the right to erasure, also known as the right to be forgotten, applies in certain circumstances but is not absolute.  

 

To exercise your rights, contact:

 

tom@tomharrold.com

 

2.11 Complaints

 

If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact:

 

tom@tomharrold.com

 

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office, which is the UK regulator for data protection.

 

2.12 Data protection fee

 

Organisations, including sole traders, that process personal information may need to pay a data protection fee to the ICO unless exempt. The ICO provides guidance and a self-assessment tool for this.  

 

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3. Cookie Policy

 

3.1 What are cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

 

They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, remember preferences and provide information to website owners.

 

The ICO explains that UK cookie rules are covered by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).  

 

3.2 How this website may use cookies

 

This website may use cookies or similar technologies for:

 

  • essential website functions;

  • security;

  • remembering cookie preferences;

  • analytics and website performance;

  • embedded media;

  • contact forms;

  • spam protection;

  • social media features;

  • advertising or remarketing, if enabled.

 

3.3 Essential cookies

 

Essential cookies are needed for the website to function properly.

 

These may include cookies used for:

 

  • website security;

  • page loading;

  • form submission;

  • cookie preference management;

  • basic website functionality.

 

These cookies do not usually require consent.

 

3.4 Non-essential cookies

 

Non-essential cookies may include:

 

  • analytics cookies;

  • marketing cookies;

  • tracking cookies;

  • embedded media cookies;

  • social media cookies.

 

The ICO states that websites must tell people if they set cookies, explain what the cookies do and why, and obtain consent unless an exemption applies, such as for strictly necessary cookies.  

 

3.5 Analytics

 

This website may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with it.

 

Analytics data may include:

 

  • pages visited;

  • time spent on the website;

  • device and browser information;

  • approximate location;

  • referral source;

  • interactions with website content.

 

Analytics are used to improve the website and understand audience behaviour.

 

3.6 Embedded content and third-party cookies

 

This website may include embedded content from platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram or similar services.

 

These services may set their own cookies or use similar technologies.

 

Tom Harrold does not control third-party cookies. You should check the privacy and cookie policies of those third-party platforms for more information.

 

3.7 Managing cookies

 

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

You may also be able to manage cookie preferences through the cookie banner or cookie settings tool on this website, if available.

 

Blocking some cookies may affect how the website functions.

 

3.8 Changes to this Cookie Policy

 

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time.

 

The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated date.

 

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4. Contact

 

For any questions about these Terms, Privacy & Cookies, please contact:

 

Tom Harrold

Email: tom@tomharrold.com

Website: tomharrold.com

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