1. Introduction
DL Dance is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all its participants, parents, and staff. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, in line with relevant data protection legislation. By providing us with your personal data, you agree to its use in accordance with this policy.
2. What Data We Collect
We only collect data that is necessary for the safe and effective operation of our dance company. This may include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, date of birth, and gender.
- Contact Information: Address, email address, and phone number for the participant and their parent/guardian (if under 18).
- Emergency Contact Information: The name and contact details of a person to be contacted in case of an emergency.
- Health Information: Relevant medical conditions, allergies, or injuries that our instructors need to be aware of to ensure your safety in class.
3. How We Use Your Data
The data we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Administration: To manage your class registration, payments, and attendance.
- Communication: To contact you about class updates, cancellations, schedule changes, and important company news.
- Emergency Response: To act quickly and appropriately in the event of a medical emergency or other incident. Your health and emergency contact information is used solely for this purpose.
- Safeguarding: To maintain a safe environment and follow our safeguarding policy.
4. Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. All information is stored securely on password-protected systems, accessible only to authorized DL Dance staff. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Photo and Video Consent
From time to time, DL Dance may take photographs or videos during classes, rehearsals, and performances for promotional and marketing purposes, including for use on our website, social media channels, and in company flyers. We will always seek explicit consent upon registration from participants and, where applicable, their parents or guardians before taking and using any images.
You have the right to decline to be photographed or to withdraw your consent at any time. To do so, please inform your instructor. We will respect your decision and ensure that any new images of you are not used for these purposes.
6. Data Sharing
Your personal data will not be shared with anyone outside of DL Dance, except in the following circumstances:
- Emergency Services: In the event of a medical emergency, we may share relevant health information with paramedics or other emergency responders.
- Statutory Requirements: We may be required by law to share information with government bodies or law enforcement agencies.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct your data: Ask us to update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Withdraw consent: At any time, you can ask us to stop processing your data.
- Request deletion: Ask for your data to be deleted from our records.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact DL Dance directly on info@DLDanceofficial.com
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or the way your data is handled, please contact: info@DLDanceofficial.com