Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 7 September 2024.
At Aela ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website and engage with our services. By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described below.
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We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:
Personal Identifiable Information (PII):
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (e.g., credit card details) through secure third-party payment processors
Non-Personal Information:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited on our website and other analytical data
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We collect personal information through the following means:
When you register for classes:
This includes signing up for dance classes, workshops, events, or requesting information.
When you make a purchase or payment:
We use third-party payment processors to securely handle your payment information.
When you contact us:
Via email, phone, or website forms.
Cookies and tracking technologies: Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about usage patterns.
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We use the information we collect to:
Provide and manage our services: To process class registrations, manage bookings, and handle payments.
Communicate with you: To send confirmation emails, respond to inquiries, notify you about changes to classes or schedules, and send marketing materials (with your consent).
Improve our website and services: To analyse user behaviour and improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website.
Compliance with legal obligations: To comply with any applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
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We value your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, data analytics, website hosting, and email marketing. These providers have access to your personal information only to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., in response to a court order).
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
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Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our website. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
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Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we update or correct your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations to retain it.
Objection to Processing: You can object to the processing of your data, particularly for marketing purposes.
Data Portability: You can request that your data be transferred to another service provider in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@aela.uk. We may ask for proof of identity before fulfilling such requests.
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With your consent, we may use your email address to send you promotional materials about our classes, events, or special offers. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the emails or by contacting us at info@aela.uk.
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Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
info@aela.uk