Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30/05/2025

Welcome to Align & Define Training. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, students, and families. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described herein.

Legal Disclaimer

The content provided by Align & Define Training is intended for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep our content and practices up to date and legally compliant, this Privacy Policy does not constitute legal advice. Users seeking legal clarity should consult a qualified professional. Your use of our services implies your acceptance of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website or enrolling in services. This includes:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Account Information: Username, password, user preferences.
Payment Information: Billing address, card details (processed securely via third-party payment gateways).
Student Data: Age, school/year group, dance experience, health disclosures where applicable.
Usage Data: Pages visited, IP address, device type, browser, time of visit.
Media Submissions: Photos or videos uploaded or submitted to the platform.

2. How We Collect Data

We collect data through the following methods:

Website forms and registration pages
Online purchases or subscription sign-ups
Participation in surveys, competitions, or promotions
Cookies and similar technologies for analytics
Communication via email or social media

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide and personalize our training programs and services
Manage user accounts and bookings
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Process payments and deliver class access
Send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials
Improve website performance and user experience
Ensure the safety of our students and community

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing tools, website analytics providers) strictly for service delivery purposes.
Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Align & Define and our users.

All third-party partners are required to uphold confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018).

5. Your Rights Under Privacy Laws

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

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request that your personal data be erased
Restriction: Request to limit processing of your data
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a common format
Objection: Object to certain uses of your data (e.g., marketing)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

📧 [admin@aligndefinetraining.com]

We will respond to all requests within 30 days as required by law.

6. Children’s Data & Minor Protection

We take the privacy of minors seriously.

We collect only the minimum data necessary to safely provide training services to minors under age 18.
All personal data relating to children must be provided and consented to by a parent or legal guardian.
We do not knowingly collect data directly from children under the age of 13 without parental consent in compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) and UK/EEA equivalents.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Remember user preferences
Analyze website traffic and behavior
Improve site navigation and content relevance

Users can manage or disable cookies via browser settings at any time.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

SSL encryption for website transactions
Secure user login credentials
Firewalls and monitoring to prevent unauthorized access

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users through our website or email. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

For questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or to make a request, please contact:

Align & Define Training

📧 [admin@aligndefine training.com]