**Privacy Policy for Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy**
**Effective Date:** [January 2025]
At Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By enrolling your child or participating in classes, workshops, or activities at Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.
1. **Information We Collect**
We collect personal information to provide a safe and effective experience for students and their families. This information may include:
- **Personal Identifiers**: Name, address, phone number, email address.
- **Emergency Contact Information**: Name, relationship, and phone number of a person to contact in case of emergency.
- **Health and Medical Information**: Any relevant health or medical details, allergies, or physical limitations that may affect participation.
- **Payment Information**: Credit card details or other payment methods used for tuition and fees (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
- **Photographs and Video**: Images or video recordings taken during class, performances, or events.
2. **How We Use Your Information**
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- **To Provide Services**: To manage registrations, class assignments, and participation in events, workshops, and performances.
- **Emergency and Safety**: To ensure the safety and well-being of students, including emergency contact and health information.
- **Communication**: To send important updates regarding classes, events, cancellations, or changes in schedules.
- **Marketing and Promotions**: With your consent, we may use photographs or videos for promotional purposes, including social media and marketing materials.
- **Payment Processing**: To manage tuition, fees, and other payments related to your participation in our programs.
3. **How We Protect Your Information**
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes:
- Secure online payment processing through trusted third-party providers.
- Confidentiality agreements for employees and contractors.
- Regular system updates and security checks to ensure the protection of stored data.
4. **Sharing Your Information**
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal data in the following situations:
- **Service Providers**: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with managing classes, events, payments, and communications. These providers are required to use your information solely for the purposes specified and maintain confidentiality.
- **Legal Compliance**: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy, our students, or others.
5. **Your Rights and Choices**
You have the right to:
- **Access and Correct Your Information**: You may review or update your personal information by contacting us directly.
- **Opt-Out of Marketing Communications**: If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails or materials, you can opt-out by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our communications or by contacting us.
- **Withdraw Consent**: If you have previously given us consent to use photographs or videos for marketing purposes, you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
6. **Retention of Your Information**
We retain personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. **Third-Party Links**
Our website or communication materials may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing any personal information.
8. **Children’s Privacy**
Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.
9. **Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. **Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to access, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us at:
**Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy**
224 Oneil Court, Units 1-5, Columbia SC 29223
(803) 307-3444
MrsJenkinsDanceAcademy@gmail.com
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By enrolling in classes or participating in activities at Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
