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Privacy Policy

​At BAW Dance, we care about your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information respectfully, securely and transparently.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you attend classes, workshops, events, performances or interact with our website, booking systems or mailing lists.

By using our services, you agree to the practices outlined below.

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Please note: this page relates specifically to privacy and data handling. Our separate Policies & Community Guidelines page includes information relating to behaviour, participation, refunds and community expectations and can be accessed here.

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1. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with BAW Dance, we may collect:

  • Name and contact details (such as email address or phone number)

  • Booking and payment information

  • Relevant health or accessibility information voluntarily shared with us

  • Information submitted through forms, mailing lists or enquiries

  • Website usage data such as cookies, browser type and analytics information

 

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for providing our services, improving user experience or communicating with our community.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process bookings and payments

  • Communicate with you about classes, workshops or events

  • Send updates, newsletters or promotional content (you may unsubscribe at any time)

  • Support accessibility or health-related considerations where relevant

  • Improve our website, services and community experience

  • Meet legal, safeguarding or administrative responsibilities where required

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3. How Your Information Is Stored

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and limit access to authorised individuals only.

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Your information may be stored securely through trusted third-party platforms used for:

  • bookings

  • payment processing

  • email newsletters

  • website hosting

  • analytics

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We do not sell or intentionally share your personal information for advertising purposes.

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4. Photography, Video & Media

Photos or videos captured during classes, performances or events may occasionally be used for promotional, archival or community purposes.

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We aim to do this respectfully and participants may contact us privately regarding content concerns or requests wherever reasonably possible.

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5. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality, understand visitor behaviour and enhance user experience.

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You may adjust cookie settings through your browser preferences.

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6. Third-Party Services

BAW Dance may use trusted third-party services for bookings, payments, newsletters, analytics or website functionality. These providers manage data according to their own privacy policies and applicable legal standards.

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7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • request access to your personal information

  • request corrections or updates

  • withdraw marketing consent

  • request deletion of personal data where appropriate

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To make a request, please contact us directly.

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8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may occasionally be updated to reflect changes in services, legal obligations or website functionality. Updated versions will always appear on this page.

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9. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact info@bawdance.com

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