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Privacy Policy

Here is a modern, GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy tailored specifically for The Rhythm and Shoes Dance Academy.

This version replaces the outdated 1998 references with current UK law (Data Protection Act 2018) and includes the necessary “Legal Basis” and “Data Subject Rights” required for email collection.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

The Rhythm and Shoes Dance Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use personal information about you in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. DATA CONTROLLER CONTACT DETAILS

The Rhythm and Shoes Dance Academy is the “data controller” for the information you provide via our website. If you have any questions, please contact us at:

  • Address: 3 Firby Ct, Gallowfields Trading Estate, Richmond, DL10 4SH

  • Phone: 07745 187887

  • Email: therhythmandshoesdanceacademy@gmail.com

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND WHY

We collect and process the following personal information when you use our contact form or opt-in to our communications:

  • Personal identifiers: Name and contact details (email address, phone number).

  • Inquiry Details: Any information you provide in the message field regarding dance classes or services.

Our Legal Basis for processing this information is:

  1. Legitimate Interests: To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our dance classes.

  2. Consent: For marketing communications (newsletters/updates), we only process your email address if you have given us explicit consent via our opt-in checkbox.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

If you opt-in to receive updates from us, we will use your email to send you information about new terms, show dates, and academy news.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link in any email we send or by emailing us directly.

  • No Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

We use appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way.

  • Retention: We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for (e.g., for the duration of your inquiry or as long as you remain a student/subscriber).

  • Third-Party Providers: We may use reputable third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms) to deliver our newsletters. These providers are required to maintain the same level of data protection as we do.

5. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

  • Your right of access: You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information.

  • Your right to rectification: You have the right to ask us to rectify information you think is inaccurate.

  • Your right to erasure: You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.

  • Your right to withdraw consent: Where we rely on consent to process your data (marketing), you can withdraw it at any time.

6. COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. This includes “Session Cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) and “Persistent Cookies” (which stay on your device for a set period). You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of our site may not function correctly without them.

7. CHANGES TO THIS 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.

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