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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 8, 2025

GalaBallroom.com ("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 or use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out a contact form or booking request
• Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
• Contact us via email or phone
• Book our services for performances or lessons

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Event date and location
• Type of service requested
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, process bookings, and provide our dance performance and instruction services
• Communication: To contact you about your booking, send confirmations, updates, and important service information
• Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services, website functionality, and customer experience
• Marketing: To send you promotional materials and updates about our services (only with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

• Formspree: For processing contact form submissions
• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Email service providers: For sending communications

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to our processing of your information (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)
• YouTube (for video content)
• WhatsApp (for messaging)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to delete personal information we have collected from you
• Right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website and services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

13. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.