Privacy Policy

At Spin Star Dance Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you:

• Fill out our contact form
• Register for classes
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Make inquiries about our services

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Age (for class placement)
• Dance experience level
• Preferred dance styles
• Any messages or inquiries you send to us

Automatic Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
• To process class registrations and manage your enrollment
• To send you information about our classes, events, and services
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To prevent fraud and ensure website security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business (under strict confidentiality agreements)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Staff training on data protection and privacy

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Generally, we retain:

• Contact form submissions: 2 years
• Class registration information: 5 years
• Website analytics data: 26 months

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information we hold
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable)
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request data portability

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We use cookies for:

• Website functionality and navigation
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Remembering your preferences

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

We take special care to protect the privacy of children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.