Privacy Policy
Feb 23, 2026 05:31 AM
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2/12/26
Studio Name: Fitch Dance Company
Website: www.fitchdancecompany.com
Contact Email: fsdancekalkaska@gmail.com
Studio Address: 224 S. Walnut St. Kalkaska, MI 49646
Fitch Dance Company, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our students and families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for classes, or participate in studio activities.
By enrolling in classes or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
A. Parent/Guardian Information
Full name
Address
Phone number
Email address
Emergency contact information
Payment information
B. Student Information
Full name
Date of birth
Age
Medical information relevant to participation
Class placement and attendance records
C. Media
Photographs and videos taken during classes, performances, competitions, or events (subject to signed media release)
D. Website Data
When visiting our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Cookies or usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Process class registration and enrollment
Manage tuition billing and payments
Communicate important studio updates
Ensure proper class placement
Maintain attendance records
Respond to inquiries
Provide emergency medical information if needed
Promote studio programs (when media consent is granted)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Payment Processing
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers (such as [Jackrabbit / DSP / Stripe / Square / etc.]).
We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. All payment information is handled in accordance with the security standards of the payment processor.
5. Information Sharing
We may share limited information only when necessary, including:
With competition organizations for registered competition students
With recital venues for performance logistics (names only when required)
With medical professionals in case of emergency
When required by law or legal process
We do not share personal information for marketing purposes with outside companies.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our studio primarily serves minors under the age of 18. All student information is collected with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian during registration.
Parents or guardians may request to review, update, or correct their child’s personal information at any time by contacting the studio.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
While no system is 100% secure, we take appropriate steps to protect your information using secure software platforms and password-protected systems.
8. Media & Promotional Use
Photos and videos may be used for:
Social media
Studio website
Marketing materials
Promotional advertisements
Media is only used in accordance with signed media release agreements. Parents may opt out of media use in writing.
We avoid posting full student names publicly online.
9. Cookies & Website Tracking
If our website uses cookies or tracking tools, they are used solely for:
Website performance
Analytics
Improving user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Data Retention
We retain student and parent information for as long as necessary to:
Maintain enrollment records
Meet legal or accounting requirements
Protect the studio in case of disputes
11. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request removal of your information (unless required for legal or financial records)
Requests may be submitted to: fsdancekalkaska@gmail.com
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
Continued enrollment after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Fitch Dance Company
224 S. Walnut Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
fsdancekalkaska@gmail.com
231-886-0459