Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026

Privacy Policy

Dans-Scene Studios is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website or contacting us, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Controller

For the purposes of UK data protection law, the data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Dans-Scene Studios

Email: gillianwhyte1@hotmail.co.uk

Telephone: 07703 469737

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the details above.

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address (where provided)
Emergency contact details
Relevant medical information where voluntarily provided
Information submitted through our contact forms
Class and event booking information
Payment information (processed securely through Wix Payments)
Website usage information collected through cookies and analytics

How We Use Your Information

We only use your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

Your information may be used to:

Respond to enquiries
Manage class and event bookings
Process payments
Contact you regarding classes, events or timetable changes
Send important information relating to your bookings
Improve our website and customer experience
Meet legal, safeguarding and health & safety obligations where required

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests in operating and improving our services

How We Store Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Information submitted through our website is securely stored using Wix's hosting platform and associated service providers.

Only authorised members of Dans-Scene Studios have access to personal information where necessary to carry out their duties.

Payment Information

Payments made through our website are processed securely using Wix Payments. Payment information is encrypted and handled securely by Wix and its authorised payment processing partners.

Dans-Scene Studios does not store or have access to your full debit or credit card details.

For further information about how Wix processes payment information, please refer to Wix's Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Ensure the website functions correctly
Improve your browsing experience
Analyse website traffic
Monitor website performance
Enhance our online services

For more information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party providers, including:

Wix
Wix Payments
Google Analytics
Google Maps
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram

These providers may process personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Medical & Emergency Information

To help us provide a safe environment for all students, we may collect relevant medical information and emergency contact details where provided.

This information is used solely to support the health, safety and wellbeing of our students during classes, rehearsals, performances and events, and is only accessed by authorised members of staff when necessary.

Photography & Video

As part of our classes, rehearsals, performances and studio events, Dans-Scene Studios may take photographs and videos for promotional, educational and celebratory purposes.

Images and videos may be used on:

Our website
Social media platforms
Printed promotional materials
Marketing and advertising
Studio displays

Where photographs or videos feature children, we will always seek appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian before using images for promotional purposes.

If you wish to withdraw consent for the use of photographs or videos, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to prevent future use wherever possible.

Children's Privacy

As a dance school working primarily with children and young people, we recognise the importance of protecting children's personal information.

Personal information relating to children is normally provided by a parent or legal guardian and is only collected where necessary to provide our services safely and effectively.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website. Any enquiries, registrations or bookings relating to children should be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary to provide our services, fulfil legal and safeguarding obligations, resolve disputes and maintain appropriate business records.

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information
Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements or website functionality.

Any updates will be published on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be amended accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact: