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Privacy policy

1. Introduction

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Emerald Dance Arts ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website: https://www.emeralddancearts.com.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Data We Collect

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We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Parent/guardian name, student name, student date of birth  (for student registration).

  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools).

  • Communications Data: Messages or inquiries sent via contact forms or email.

  • Marketing Preferences: Opt-in information for newsletters or promotional materials.

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

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We collect data through:

  • Forms on our website (e.g., contact and registration forms).

  • Direct communication with us via email or phone.

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).

  • Newsletter sign-ups.

 

4. Why We Collect Your Data

 

We collect your personal data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or messages.

  • Register students for classes.

  • Send updates about classes, events, or policies.

  • Improve our website and services.

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

 

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to, including:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear permission.

  • Contract: Where data processing is necessary to fulfil a contract.

  • Legal Obligation: Where we are required to by law.

  • Legitimate Interest: When necessary for our business and your interests are not overridden.

 

5. Sharing Your Data

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. We may share it with:

  • Service providers (e.g., web hosting, email marketing platforms) under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Regulatory bodies or authorities when required by law.

 

6. Data Security

 

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

 

7. Data Retention

 

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

 

8. Your Data Protection Rights

 

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can limit how we use your data.

  • Right to Object: You can object to certain uses of your data.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
emeralddancearts@gmail.com

 

9. Cookies

 

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

 

10. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Emerald Dance Arts
emeralddancearts@gmail.com

+44 7915245068

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