Effective Date: 2nd June 2023
At DanceTalk, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws in the United Kingdom (UK). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and how we handle it.
Data Controller
DanceTalk operates as the data controller and is responsible for the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, you can contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Personal Information: When you sign up for DanceTalk or use our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, telephone number, and any other information you provide to us voluntarily.
b. Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and other similar analytics data.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies may collect information about your browsing behavior, preferences, and device information.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
a. Providing Services: To provide you with access to our website and its features, including any user accounts you create, and to communicate with you regarding your use of our services.
b. Improving Services: To understand how you use our website and services, to analyze user behavior and preferences, and to improve our website's functionality, performance, and user experience.
c. Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you promotional emails about our products, services, special offers, or other information we think may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
d. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests, and to protect against fraudulent or illegal activities.
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
a. Performance of a Contract: When you sign up for DanceTalk or use our website, we need to process your personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations.
b. Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, enhancing user experience, and preventing fraud or illegal activities.
c. Consent: We will seek your consent for sending marketing communications or using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you. These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
b. Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
c. Business Transfers: If DanceTalk is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
Data Transfers
As a UK-based company, we primarily store and process your personal data within the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA). However, we may transfer your personal information to recipients located outside the UK or EEA if necessary. In such cases, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. The specific retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose of processing.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR and applicable UK data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
a. Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
b. Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct or update your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
c. Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
d. Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
e. Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and to transmit it to another data controller.
f. Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations, including direct marketing.
g. Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights or for any inquiries regarding your personal data, please contact us using the details provided below.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes we make will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: dancetalkevents@gmail.com
Please allow us a reasonable time to respond to your inquiries and requests.
By using the DanceTalk website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described herein.