Privacy Policy

Parent-Friendly Summary of Our Privacy Policy

At Starz Ballet, we care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Here’s a quick overview of how we use your data:

  • Why we collect data: We need your information to register your child for classes, manage payments, send important updates, and share special Starz Ballet news and events.
  • What we collect: Your name, contact details, your child's details, and booking/payment info. We may also collect photos or videos, but only with your permission.
  • How we keep it safe: We store your data securely and never sell it. We only share it with trusted providers (like payment processors or booking platforms) when absolutely necessary.
  • Your choices: You can update your preferences or request access to your data at any time. If you change your mind about marketing emails or image sharing, just let us know.

For full details, our complete privacy policy is below.

Starz Ballet Babes LLP Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2025

Welcome to the privacy notice for Starz Ballet Babes LLP ("Starz Ballet"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This privacy notice explains how we look after your personal data when you use our website, register for classes, or interact with us in other ways. It also explains your rights and how the law protects you.

1. Who We Are

Starz Ballet Babes LLP is the data controller for all data collected via our website, email, and booking systems. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we use your data, please contact our Data Privacy Manager:

Name: Cheryl Dodd

Email: cheryl@starzballet.com

Address: Kintyre House, 70 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7BB

Phone: 0333 1234 140

You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (www.ico.org.uk) if you have concerns, but we encourage you to speak to us first.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Names, child’s name, date of birth, gender
  • Contact Data: Address, email, phone number
  • Financial Data: Payment card details (processed securely by Stripe)
  • Transaction Data: Records of bookings and payments
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, login data
  • Profile Data: Login details, preferences, feedback, survey responses
  • Marketing & Communications Data: Preferences for receiving marketing and updates
  • Media: Photos/videos taken with your consent during Starz Ballet activities

We do not collect special category data such as health or ethnicity details.

3. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • When you register via Class4Kids
  • When you contact us by email, phone, social media or website forms
  • When you join our mailing list
  • Automatically via cookies when you use our website
  • From third parties such as payment processors (e.g. Stripe)

4. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows. Common reasons include:

  • To register your child and manage your bookings
  • To process payments and issue refunds
  • To communicate class changes, term dates, or updates
  • To send marketing emails if you have opted in
  • To share event or performance photos (only if consent has been given)

You can update your preferences or withdraw consent at any time.

5. Disclosures of Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe)
  • Our booking platform (Class4Kids)
  • Email services (e.g. MailerLite)
  • IT providers who support our website and systems

We do not sell your data or share it for unrelated marketing purposes.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Security

We have put in place suitable measures to protect your data and limit access only to those who need it. In the event of a breach, we will notify affected users and regulators if required.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil legal or tax obligations. Typically, we keep data for up to 6 years after your last interaction.

9. Your Legal Rights

You have rights under data protection law, including:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent to marketing or media use
  • Request transfer of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

We review our privacy practices regularly. Any updates will be published on our website and/or sent via email.