Dawsons Academy Privacy Policy

<sub># Privacy Policy – Dawson Academy of Dance and Stage, Bolton

**Last updated:** 13 November 2025

Dawson Academy of Dance and Stage ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

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## Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:

- Name, email address, and phone number
- Emergency contact details (for students under 18)
- Payment information for class fees
- Records of attendance and class bookings
- Photos or videos for marketing and promotional purposes (with consent)
- Information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as IP addresses and cookies

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## How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:

- Provide our dance, drama, and singing classes and workshops
- Process payments and manage bookings
- Communicate important updates, events, and promotions
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve our services and website experience

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

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## Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to analyse website traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.

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## Who We Share Your Information With
We may share personal information with:

- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to handle payments
- IT service providers for website hosting and email communications
- Professional advisors or legal authorities where required by law

We do not share your personal information for marketing purposes without explicit consent.

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## Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Object to processing or request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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## Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

**Email:** reception@boltonacademy.co.uk

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Thank you for trusting Dawson Academy of Dance and Stage. Your privacy matters to us.</sub>