Privacy Policy


The Dance Collective Privacy Policy

At The Dance Collective, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents/carers, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


1. Who We Are

The Dance Collective is a dance school providing dance and acro classes for children, young people, and adults.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us below:

Email: thedancecollective.tdc@outlook.com

Phone: 07474 986938


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Student’s name and date of birth

Parent/carer names

Postal address

Email address

Telephone number(s)

Emergency contact details

Medical information, allergies, injuries, or additional needs relevant to participation

Attendance records

Payment and billing information

Photographs and videos (where consent has been given)

Competition and performance information


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Register students for classes

Contact parents/carers or adult students regarding classes and events

Respond to enquiries

Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of students

Process payments and manage accounts

Organise performances, competitions, and events

Send important updates about the dance school

Promote The Dance Collective through photographs and videos where permission has been granted

Meet our legal and safeguarding responsibilities


4. Our Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information because it is necessary to:

Fulfil our contract with you by providing dance classes.

Meet our legal obligations.

Protect the vital interests of students in emergencies.

Pursue our legitimate interests in running and improving the dance school.

Use photographs or videos for marketing only where appropriate consent has been provided.


5. Photography and Video

Photographs and videos may be taken during classes, performances, competitions, and events.

Images and videos may be used for:

Social media

Our website

Promotional materials

Newsletters

Advertising

We will only use images where appropriate consent has been given. Consent can be withdrawn at any time by contacting us.


6. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Competition organisers

Performance venues

Emergency services if required

Insurance providers where necessary

Trusted service providers who help us operate the dance school (such as payment or booking systems)


Any third parties are required to keep your information secure and only use it for the agreed purpose.


7. Keeping Your Information Safe

We take appropriate security measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

Information is stored securely using password-protected devices and secure online systems where applicable.


8. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services

Meet legal and financial requirements

Resolve disputes

Maintain appropriate safeguarding records

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or destroyed.


9. Your Rights

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

Access your personal information

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of your information where appropriate

Restrict or object to certain processing

Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis

Request a copy of the information you have provided


Requests should be made in writing/via email to The Dance Collective.


10. Cookies and Website

If our website uses cookies, these are used to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website.

You can manage cookie preferences through your internet browser.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available from The Dance Collective.