Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd.
Effective Date: July 1/2026
Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our dancers, parents, guardians, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information provided to us through our website, registration forms, studio software, email communications, social media, and in-person interactions.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you register for classes, complete forms, contact us, participate in studio events, or use our website.
This information may include:
Parent or guardian name
Dancer name and age
Contact information, including phone number, email address, and mailing address
Emergency contact information
Medical, allergy, or health-related information needed for dancer safety
Class registration details
Payment and billing information
Waivers, consents, and signed forms
Attendance records
Photos or videos, when consent has been provided
Website or online inquiry information
We only collect information that is reasonably needed to provide our programs, communicate with families, meet safety requirements, process payments, and operate the studio.
2. How We Use Personal Information
Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd. may use personal information to:
Register dancers in classes, camps, competitions, workshops, or events
Communicate with parents, guardians, dancers, and staff
Share schedules, studio updates, closures, newsletters, recital information, and important notices
Process tuition, registration fees, deposits, competition fees, costume fees, and other payments
Maintain emergency contact and medical information for dancer safety
Organize classes, teams, performances, competitions, and studio events
Manage waivers, consent forms, and studio policies
Respond to inquiries submitted through our website, email, phone, or social media
Improve our programs, customer service, and website
Meet legal, insurance, accounting, or business requirements
3. Consent
By providing personal information to Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd., registering for programs, submitting forms, signing waivers, or communicating with us, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Parents and guardians provide consent on behalf of dancers who are minors.
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal, safety, contractual, or business requirements. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services, including class registration, emergency communication, or participation in programs.
4. Photos, Videos, and Social Media
Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd. may take photos or videos during classes, rehearsals, performances, competitions, camps, special events, or studio activities.
Photos and videos may be used for:
Studio social media
Website content
Advertising and promotional materials
Recital or event highlights
Newsletters or parent communications
We will use photos and videos only where appropriate consent has been provided. If you do not want your child’s photo or video used for promotional purposes, please notify us in writing.
Families are reminded that photos or videos taken by parents or guests at studio events may include other dancers. We ask all families to be respectful when posting or sharing images online.
5. Payment Information
Payment information may be collected and processed through our registration software, payment processor, e-transfer, or other approved payment methods.
Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd. does not sell payment information. Online payments may be processed by third-party service providers, and those providers may have their own privacy and security practices.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our business. These may include:
Online registration software
Payment processors
Email or newsletter platforms
Website hosting providers
Accounting or bookkeeping services
Competition or event registration systems
These providers may only receive the information needed to perform their services. We expect third-party providers to protect personal information and use it only for the purpose for which it was provided.
7. Email Communications
When you contact us, register for classes, or submit an inquiry form, we may use your email address to send studio-related communications.
These may include:
Registration confirmations
Class schedules
Studio updates
Important notices
Recital information
Payment reminders
Newsletters
Promotional information about classes, camps, or events
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time. However, we may still need to send important administrative or safety-related communications related to your registration or participation.
8. Website Information and Cookies
Our website may collect basic information such as browser type, pages visited, general location data, device information, and website usage patterns. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and how we can improve it.
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function properly and improve the user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some website features may not work properly.
9. Protecting Personal Information
Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd. takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, copying, or modification.
We may use safeguards such as:
Password-protected systems
Limited access to personal information
Secure registration and payment platforms
Staff training and confidentiality expectations
Secure storage of paper and electronic records
Proper disposal of personal information when it is no longer needed
While we take privacy seriously, no online or electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Retention of Personal Information
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including registration, safety, accounting, insurance, legal, and business purposes.
When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it where appropriate.
11. Accessing or Correcting Personal Information
You may request access to the personal information we have about you or your child. You may also request that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
To request access or correction, please contact us using the contact information below. We may need to verify your identity before providing access or making changes.
12. Disclosure of Personal Information
Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd. does not sell or rent personal information.
We may disclose personal information only when:
You have provided consent
It is needed to provide studio services
It is required for safety or emergency purposes
It is required by law, insurance, legal, or accounting obligations
It is needed by trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the studio
13. Children’s Privacy
Because many of our dancers are minors, we take extra care when handling children’s personal information. Information about children is collected from parents or guardians and used only for appropriate studio, safety, registration, and communication purposes.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd. may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
We encourage families to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct personal information, or want to withdraw consent, please contact:
Hit the Floor Studio of Dance Ltd.
Email: hitthefloordance1@gmail.com
Website: www.hitthefloordance.com
Phone: 403-580-0091
Address: 2-221 North Railway SE. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2Y9