Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Professional role (teacher, studio owner, adjudicator, photographer)
• Business information and qualifications
• How you heard about us (referral source)

Usage Information:

• How you use the Platform
• Pages visited and features used
• Device information and IP address
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our services
• To send you marketing communications about dance events and services
• To share your contact details with relevant partners in the dance industry
• To analyze how our platform is used and optimize user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Email service providers for communications
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Selected partners in the dance industry (with your consent)
• Law enforcement when required by law

We will not sell your information to third parties without explicit consent

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and login status
• Analyze website usage (Google Analytics)
• Improve website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

5. Data Security

• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
• We use Supabase with Row Level Security (RLS) for data storage
• We regularly review our security practices
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Object to processing for marketing purposes
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the platform messaging system.

7. Data Retention

• We retain your data for as long as your account is active
• Marketing data is retained until you opt out
• Some data may be retained longer for legal or legitimate business purposes
• You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time

8. International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored within the UK/EU through our data processors (Supabase). If transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Children's Privacy

• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Parents are responsible for their children's use of the Platform
• If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via email or website notice. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Contact method: Platform messaging system
Subject: "Data Protection Request"

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