Privacy Policy – Ready To Dance

Last updated: August 2025

At Ready To Dance (“we”, “our”, “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you book or attend our dance classes.

We are based in Ireland and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

  • Business name: Ready To Dance (Sole Trader)

  • Address: Spreucewood, Sea Road, Ballymoney, Wexford, Ireland

  • Email (for privacy queries): rachel@readytodance.ie

We act as the “Data Controller” for the personal information we process.

2. Data We Collect

When you register for classes, we may collect the following information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely via Stripe – we do not store card details)

  • Medical information relevant to class participation (e.g. injuries, health conditions)

  • For under-18 participants: child’s name and age (provided by parent/guardian)

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only when necessary, including:

  • To manage class bookings and attendance

  • To communicate with you about schedules, cancellations, or updates

  • To send newsletters and updates, but only if you opt in (via Mailchimp)

  • To ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants during classes

We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract: to provide dance classes you have booked

  • Consent: for marketing communications (opt-in via Mailchimp)

  • Legal obligations: where required (e.g. safety or insurance purposes)

  • Legitimate interests: to manage our business and communicate with clients

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data may be stored in:

  • Squarespace (form submissions)

  • Google Workspace (Gsuite) including Gmail and Google Sheets

  • Mailchimp (for newsletters, only if opted in)

  • WhatsApp (for class communication where agreed with clients)

We keep client information for as long as you remain an active client. If you stop attending, we may keep limited records for up to 24 months for administrative, tax, or legal purposes.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to process data on our behalf:

  • Stripe – payment processing

  • Squarespace – website and form hosting

  • Mailchimp – marketing emails

  • Google Workspace – email and spreadsheets

  • WhatsApp – communication with clients

Each provider has its own privacy policy and complies with GDPR where applicable.

7. Children’s Data

We welcome under-18 participants, but all bookings must be made by a parent or guardian.
We only collect the child’s name and age for class management purposes.

8. Your Data Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • Request data portability (receive a copy of your data)

  • Complain to the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data

To exercise your rights, contact us at rachel@readytodance.ie.

9. Cookies

Our website (via Squarespace) may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.