Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DanceFlow. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and use our services, and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Studio Information: Studio name, address, phone number, and timezone settings
• Student Data: Names, contact information, and lesson history for students you add to your studio
• Instructor Data: Instructor profiles, availability schedules, and booking information
• Booking Information: Lesson bookings, attendance records, and notes
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including access times and features used
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process and manage lesson bookings and schedules
• Enable communication between studio owners, instructors, and students
• Send administrative information, updates, and security alerts
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve and optimize our service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• All data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS
• Data is stored securely using industry-standard cloud infrastructure
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We use Supabase for database hosting, which provides enterprise-grade security
• Regular security audits and updates are performed
• Password authentication uses secure hashing algorithms

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Within Your Studio: Data is shared among studio members (owners and instructors) as necessary for studio operations
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist in operating our service (e.g., hosting, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to operate our service, such as authentication tokens and session management. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

DanceFlow is intended for use by dance studio owners and instructors who are 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. 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: