Privacy Policy

• This Privacy Policy describes how Ritmo Dance Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”), based in the Netherlands and registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) under number 98744038, collects, processes, and protects your personal data when you use our website and purchase our dance classes. • Your privacy is very important to us. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). • By registering for our classes, visiting our website, or otherwise engaging with us, you agree to the terms described here.

• We receive, collect, and store personal information that you provide directly to us. • We collect personal data when you: • Fill in our contact form (on our website or social media channels) • Purchase our classes • Subscribe to our marketing communications • Contact us for questions or support • The personal data we collect may include: • Name, phone number, and email address • IP address and website usage data (cookies or analytics) • Payment information and billing address (processed securely via third-party providers; we do not have access or store your credit card details) • Any other information you choose to provide (such as messages or reviews about our services)

• We process your personal data only for the following purposes: • To assist with registration for classes and to deliver our services • To provide customer support • To send you updates about classes, schedules, or important changes • To resolve disputes, collect fees owed, or improve our services • To comply with financial, tax, and legal obligations • To send you marketing updates where you have given your consent

• We may contact you via email, phone, or messaging platforms for the purposes listed above. • You can withdraw your consent to receive communications at any time by contacting us.

• Classes may be documented (photo and/or video) by the studio team for marketing, promotional, or content purposes. You may appear in this material, which may be published on our official channels (such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or our website). • Documentation will always be carried out respectfully. If you prefer not to appear, please let us know in advance.

• We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as booking platforms and payment processors. These providers are GDPR-compliant and only process data on our behalf. • Some of our service providers, including U.S.-based companies such as Google and Meta, may transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your personal data.

• We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal or tax obligations. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

• Under GDPR, you have the right to: • Access the personal data • Request correction of any inaccurate information • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten") • Restrict or object to certain types of processing • Request a copy of your data in a portable format • Withdraw consent at any time • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@ritmo-dance.com.(mailto:hello@ritmo-dance.com)

• Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, enable website functionality, and analyze usage. You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

• If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at ​hello@ritmo-dance.com.(mailto:hello@ritmo-dance.com) • If you feel your rights have not been respected, you can also contact your local Data Protection Authority to lodge a complaint.

• We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally, therefore we suggest checking back from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “last updated” date.

• By purchasing our dance classes, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please feel free to contact us, we’ll be happy to help. We look forward to dancing with you!