Privacy Policy | Energy Dance

Energy Dance Privacy Policy

About this Policy

Welcome to Energy Dance! This policy explains what types of personal information we collect when you visit our websites and how we use this information. This policy applies specifically to the Energy Dance websites. If you follow a link to any other website from our site, please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information. By using or registering on our websites, you consent to the collection, use, and transfer of your information under the terms of this Privacy Policy. At Energy Dance, we take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines how we handle personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). For the purposes of the DPA and GDPR, Energy Dance is the data controller. Any inquiries regarding the collection or processing of your data should be addressed to Energy Dance’s Data Protection Officer at: Energy Dance, Gorse Hill Studios, Stretford, Manchester, M320PS.

Your Personal Data – What Is It?

Personal data refers to information about a living individual who can be identified from that data. Identification can be made by the information alone or in combination with other information we possess or may come into possession.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information, including but not limited to:

- Identifiers such as your name, date of birth, email address, postal address, and telephone number.

- Information you provide through interactions with us, such as registering on our mailing list, using our website, joining our online forum, making bookings, attending events or training courses, and seeking advice/support.

- Information collected from third-party services you use to interact with us, such as Eventbrite, PayPal, or SagePay, including consent provided for us to access this information.

- Technical data such as your IP address, internet browser, the date and time of your visit, and pages you viewed or downloaded. This helps us understand website usage and improve our services. We may also analyse publicly available geographic, demographic, and other information to better understand your interests and preferences.

How We Use Your Information

Energy Dance adheres to GDPR requirements by ensuring that personal data is accurate, securely stored, and not kept longer than necessary. We protect your data from unauthorised access and misuse and use appropriate technical measures to safeguard it.

We process your personal data based on:

- Your consent, such as for receiving updates and marketing communications.

- Our contractual obligations, such as when you engage with our programs or services.

- Legitimate interests, which may include improving our services, managing relationships, and complying with legislation.

We do not sell or swap your details. We may share your information with trusted third parties to manage your engagement with us, such as for payment processing or event management. We use your personal data for purposes including:

-Providing support and advice related to dance and performing arts.

- Administering memberships and activities.

- Fundraising and promoting our organisation’s interests.

- Managing recruitment, employees, volunteers, and collaborators.

- Maintaining accounts and records.

- Informing you about news, events, activities, and services offered by Energy Dance.

- Delivering dance and performing arts services.

Your personal information will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected. We will not sell or provide your data to third parties without your permission, except as described in this policy.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Your explicit consent to receive communications from us. - Processing necessary to fulfill legal obligations. - Processing based on legitimate interests, such as improving our services and managing relationships. We may disclose your information to regulatory bodies or in compliance with legal obligations, but will not reveal identifiable information without consent unless required by law.

Protecting Children and Young People

For services appealing to children and young people under 16, we provide clear notices to prevent them from submitting personal data without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly send marketing communications to children and young people. If you are a parent or guardian and are concerned about our handling of your child’s personal data, please contact us at dataprotection@energydance.org or write to our Data Protection Officer at: Energy Dance, Gorse Hill Studios, Stretford, Manchester, M320PS.

Storing and Transferring Information

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) as part of our use of remote servers or cloud services. We ensure that any such transfers comply with GDPR and protect your privacy rights. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal data without explicit consent. Any transfer of your data outside of Energy Dance will be done on terms that ensure confidentiality and compliance with this policy.

Security

While we strive to protect your personal data, no transmission over the internet is completely secure. We employ strict security procedures to safeguard your data once received.

Trusted Partners and Suppliers If we work with external companies, such as Eventbrite, to process personal data on our behalf. We ensure these companies comply with data protection laws and have appropriate security measures in place.

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Your Rights and Your Personal Data Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: - The right to access a copy of your personal data held by Energy Dance, typically provided within 30 days. - The right to correct any inaccurate or outdated personal data. - The right to request erasure of personal data when it is no longer necessary. - The right to withdraw consent at any time. - The right to request data portability, where applicable. - The right to request a restriction on processing if there is a dispute about accuracy or processing. - The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing. - The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office. To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@energydance.co.uk

Further Processing

If we wish to use your personal data for a new purpose not covered by this policy, we will provide a new notice outlining the relevant purposes and seek your consent if necessary.

Controlling the Use of Your Data You can revoke or vary your consent at any time. To do so, please contact us at info@energydance.co.uk

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect new uses of personal data. Please check this page periodically for updates.

For any others queries please contact Energy Dance - Info@energydance.co.uk