Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how DanceClarity.com ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our dance studio management platform (the "Service"). This policy applies to studio owners, administrators, and other authorized users of our platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information (name, email address, password)
- Studio information (business name, address, contact details)
- Customer data you input into the system
- Booking and scheduling information
- Payment and billing information
- Communications with our support team
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data and analytics
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and location data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Log files and system activity
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing and maintaining the Service
- Processing bookings and payments
- Sending notifications and reminders
- Customer support and technical assistance
- Improving our platform and developing new features
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
- Marketing communications (with your consent)
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in providing our services (payment processors, email services, hosting providers)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
- Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you terminate your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your information
- Portability of your data
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though this may affect some functionality of our Service.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with third-party services (payment processors, calendar systems, communication tools). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is intended for business use and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.