Privacy Policy

LocalDanceStudio.com ("LocalDanceStudio," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at localdancestudio.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account, claim a studio, or contact us, we may collect:

• Account information: name, email address, and password.
• Studio information: business name, address, phone number, website, dance styles, class details, and other directory information you provide when claiming or updating a listing.
• Photos: images you upload to your studio listing.
• Communications: messages you send to us via email or contact forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data: pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and search queries (via Google Analytics 4).
• Device information: browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
• IP address: used for approximate geographic location and security purposes.
• Cookies: as described in Section 5 below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our directory.
• Create and manage your account.
• Display and manage studio listings.
• Send transactional emails related to your account (e.g., claim confirmations, password resets).
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Site (via Google Analytics).
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not use your personal information for targeted advertising. We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your personal information to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate the Site:

• Supabase — database hosting and user authentication.
• Vercel — website hosting and deployment.
• Google Analytics 4 — website usage analytics (only with your cookie consent).
• Resend — transactional email delivery.

These providers only process your data as necessary to perform their services and are bound by their own privacy policies.

Public Directory Information

Studio listings — including business name, address, phone number, website, dance styles, photos, and other directory information — are publicly visible on the Site. This is the core function of our directory. If you claim a studio, any information you add to the listing will be publicly accessible.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a subpoena or court order, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

If LocalDanceStudio is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on the Site before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services.

If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days of your request. This includes your account information, email address, and any non-public data associated with your account.

Studio listings and any publicly contributed content (photos, descriptions) may be retained as part of our public directory even after account deletion, but will no longer be associated with your personal identity.

We may retain certain data beyond 30 days where required by law (e.g., for tax, legal, or fraud prevention purposes).

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for the Site to function (e.g., authentication, session management). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Site. These are only activated after you provide consent via our cookie banner.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not serve third-party ads on the Site.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a person under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

While dance studios listed on our directory may offer classes for children, LocalDanceStudio does not collect any information about minors. Parents and guardians are the intended users of our directory when searching for dance classes for their children.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a person under 18, please contact us at hello@localdancestudio.com.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: request that we delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of analytics: decline analytics cookies via our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
• Data portability: request your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@localdancestudio.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

8. US State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, or another state with consumer privacy legislation, you may have additional rights under your state's laws, including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• The right to delete your personal information.
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell or share your personal information.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a request, email us at hello@localdancestudio.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to know the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share your information. The information in this Privacy Policy satisfies those disclosure requirements. We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including studio websites and social media profiles. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
hello@localdancestudio.com