Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Gemini Dancers (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us when you visit our website [www.geminidancers.com], register for classes or events, purchase tickets, or otherwise interact with us online or offline.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Information that identifies or can be used to identify you, such as:
– Full name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Postal or billing address
– Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
– Emergency contact details (for class participants)
– Student information (e.g., age, skill level, attendance, etc.)
b. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected data such as:
– IP address
– Browser type and version
– Device type and operating system
– Date and time of access
– Pages viewed and referring URLs
– Cookies and similar tracking technologies
c. Special Category Information (if applicable)
If necessary for participation in certain programs or performances, we may request limited health-related information (e.g., medical conditions or allergies).
This information is collected only with your explicit consent and handled with strict confidentiality.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
– Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data (e.g., for marketing emails).
– Contract: When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you (e.g., class registration or ticket purchase).
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with the law.
– Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights are not overridden (e.g., improving our services).
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Register you for dance classes, workshops, or performances
– Process ticket purchases and payments
– Communicate updates, class schedules, and promotions
– Send newsletters (if you opt in)
– Respond to inquiries or support requests
– Maintain internal records and improve our services
– Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information only in the following cases:
– Service Providers: With trusted partners (e.g., payment processors, marketing tools, website hosting services) who assist us in operating our business.
– Legal Requirements: If required by law or legal process.
– Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganisation, your data may be transferred under confidentiality protections.
All third-party partners are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help us enhance your experience, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use our site.
b. Types of Cookies We Use
– Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly.
– Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website.
– Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences such as location or login details.
– Advertising or Targeting Cookies: Allow us to deliver relevant marketing content (used only with consent).
c. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings.
d. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or social media embeds) that set their own cookies.
These third parties are responsible for their own cookies and privacy practices.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., for tax or accounting purposes).
8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
– Access
– Rectification
– Erasure
– Restriction
– Data Portability
– Objection
– Withdraw Consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old without parental consent.
If you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. International Data Transfers
As we are based in the United Kingdom, your data is stored and processed in the UK.
If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) are in place to protect your privacy.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.
We encourage you to review this Policy regularly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Gemini Dancers
Attn: Andrea Ford AIDTA
Email: andrea.geminidancers@hotmail.com
Website: www.geminidancers.com
Date of last review: 10 October 2005