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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 26. January 2025

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Dance Affinity. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, danceaffinity.com, or use any related services (collectively the “Service”).

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.

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2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Controller is:

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3. Information We Collect

  1. Personal Data You Provide

    • Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (if voluntarily provided, e.g., through a contact form or account registration).

    • Account Details: If you create an account with us, we may collect login credentials such as username and password.

    • Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us for support or inquiries.

  2. Automatically Collected Data

    • Log Data: We may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, page views, and click behavior.

    • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to personalize your experience and analyze website traffic. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.

  3. Data from Third Parties (if applicable)

    • We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, analytics providers, or advertising partners, in accordance with their privacy policies.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the corresponding legal bases:

  1. To Provide and Maintain Our Service

    • We use your data to deliver the features and services you request (Contractual Necessity).

  2. To Communicate With You

    • We respond to inquiries, send administrative information, and inform you about changes to our terms or policies (Legitimate Interest or Contractual Necessity).

  3. To Improve Our Website

    • We analyze usage patterns to enhance the functionality, design, and user experience of the Service (Legitimate Interest).

  4. To Comply With Legal Obligations

    • We may process your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests (Legal Obligation).

  5. For Marketing and Advertising (if applicable)

    • We may use your data to offer you personalized content or promotions, subject to your consent where required by law (Consent or Legitimate Interest, depending on jurisdiction).

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to collect information to improve our services for you. Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit certain websites. We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).

  • Types of Cookies Used:

    • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., to keep you logged in).

    • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site and ways to improve it.

    • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads to you and track campaign effectiveness.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of the website may become inaccessible.

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6. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share or sell your personal data, except in the following circumstances:

  1. Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or payment processing.

  2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

  3. Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will provide notice if your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

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8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. Your Rights (GDPR Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right of Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of how we process your data in certain situations.

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and have it transferred to another controller.

  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Email Address]. You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we may have collected data from a child without parental or guardian consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

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11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We have no control over these external sites and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you by revising the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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Thank you for visiting Dance Affinity. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly.

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