Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how chiefact collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We respect your personal information and comply with applicable data protection regulations in Ireland.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services. The types of information we gather include:

• Personal Information: When you contact us or inquire about our dance classes, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and device information.
• Location Data: We may collect general location information to provide relevant information about our dance schools in Waterford and Kilkenny.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes and to serve our visitors better. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Respond to your inquiries about beginner-friendly social dance classes for mature adults.
• Send you educational content about first steps in bachata, salsa fundamentals, and health benefits of dancing after 45.
• Improve our website functionality and user experience.
• Analyse trends and usage patterns to optimise our content and services.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information when required by law or with service providers who assist us in operating our website.

Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information. Under Irish and European data protection law, you can:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain conditions.
• Restrict: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly-used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to understand visitor behaviour. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognise you and personalise content. We use both essential cookies (required for website functionality) and analytical cookies (to understand how you use our site).

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

For more detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account information you create.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information should contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including information about dance schools in Waterford and Kilkenny. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.