Privacy Policy

Privacy policy

The privacy policy describes what personal data we collect and what we do with that personal data. Personal data is information that can be used to identify you or your child or tell someone something about you or your child. The information which we collect may include your/ your child’s name, contact details (and date of birth). We are also required to collect and process information relating to any medical conditions which your child has for health and safety reasons.

What personal data do we collect?

The Dance Studio collects details from the parent/carer regarding the student at time of registration including:

• Child’s name, date of birth, home address, academic school and previous dance training

• Name, home/email address and contact number of parent/carer

• Any relevant medical conditions of child (ie. asthma, allergies, etc)

Why do we collect this information and how is it used?

• Child’s name, date of birth and dance training information – we collect this information to identify the correct class for the student and eligibility for being entered for exams

• Home address, email address and phone number(s) of Child/Parent/Carer – we collect this information to distribute any necessary correspondence, invoices and other communications relating to The Dance Studio and your child, or to contact you in the case of emergency.

• Details of medical conditions – we collect this information to ensure that we are aware of anything that might put your child at risk and the attention that may be required.

Which third parties do we share this information with?

• If your child is participating in a Dance Studio performance, competition or examination, the above information will be sent to the relevant Local Authorities/Festival Organisers. This is a requirement of the relevant Local Authorities/Competition organisers/ Examination board, so that they can confirm we are following the correct procedures regarding the Children’s performance activities and, where necessary, to issue the necessary licences.

Who can access this Data?

• The data we collect is stored securely at Studio GU3 office and is accessible only by the School Principal.

• Telephone numbers and email addresses of students/parents/guardians are also kept by the School Principal and on duty Teacher (if principal is not present) in case of emergency

If my child leaves the school what happens to my / my child’s personal data?

• When a student leaves Studio GU3, personal data relating to that pupil will be deleted from the database

• If you require your or your child’s information to be erased from the relevant examination boards and/or Council’s files, please inform Studio GU3 in writing and the studio will ensure that your request is processed in line with the applicable data protection legislation.