Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We only collect the information we need to provide a safe and high-quality dance experience. This includes:

  • Contact Details: Name, email, phone number, and home address.
  • Student Information: Name, date of birth, and gender (to ensure they are in the correct age group).
  • Health Data: Relevant medical conditions, injuries, or allergies (to ensure student safety during physical activity).
  • Financial Data: Payment details (processed securely via our third-party payment providers; we do not store full card numbers).
  • Media: Photos or videos of performances (only where explicit consent is provided).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Register students for classes and manage timetables.
  • Communicate updates, invoices, and emergency information.
  • Ensure the health and safety of students during lessons.
  • Market our shows and new terms (only if you have opted in).

3. The Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Contract: We need your data to fulfill our agreement to provide dance lessons.
  • Legal Obligation: For example, keeping financial records for HMRC.
  • Consent: For marketing emails or the use of photos on social media.
  • Vital Interests: In case of a medical emergency during a class.

4. Sharing Your Data

We never sell your data. We only share it with trusted partners necessary to run our business, such as:

  • Class Management Software
  • Payment Processors
  • Exam Boards: If a student is entered for a formal dance examination.

5. Data Retention

We don’t keep your data forever.

  • Active Students: Data is kept for the duration of enrollment.
  • Former Students: We retain basic records for [e.g., 2 years] after leaving, except for financial records which we must keep for 6 years for tax purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.
  • Correct any inaccuracies.
  • Request Deletion of your data (where legal obligations allow).
  • Withdraw Consent for marketing or photo usage at any time.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact our Data Controller:

Name: Stacey Boyd

Email: [email protected]

Address: Brookfield Court Selby Road, Garforth, Leeds, England, LS25 1NB.

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