Privacy Policy

What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?
Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual.  Examples of Personal Information we collect include: names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, emergency contact information, payment details (for class bookings), and potentially photographs or videos taken during classes or events (only with explicit consent).

We collect your Personal Information in several ways, including:
Directly from you (e.g., through registration forms, online bookings, phone calls, in-person at classes)
Via our website (www.sydneysalsaclasses.com.au)
Through social media platforms (if you interact with our pages)
From third-party booking platforms (if applicable)

We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our salsa classes and related services to you, including:
Managing class registrations and bookings
Communicating with you about classes, events, and promotions
Processing payments
Managing student records
Providing emergency contact information if needed
Marketing our services (you can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time)

We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. For example, we might use aggregated, anonymized data for internal reporting and analysis to improve our services.

Sensitive Information
Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act and includes information about an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, etc. We will only collect sensitive information if it is reasonably necessary for providing our services (e.g., in the case of health information relevant to participation in a class) and only with your explicit consent, or if required or authorized by law.

Third Parties
Where reasonably practicable, we will collect your Personal Information directly from you. However, in some cases, we may receive information from third-party booking platforms or other sources.  In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are aware of the information provided to us.  We do not guarantee the privacy policies of these third parties.

Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your Personal Information in the following circumstances:
To third-party service providers who1 assist us with our business operations (e.g., payment processors, marketing agencies). We ensure these providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Where you consent to the disclosure.
Where required or authorized by law.

Security of Personal Information
Your Personal Information is stored securely to protect it from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers.

When your Personal Information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.  However, some information may be retained for a minimum period as required by law.

Access to and Correction of your Personal Information
You have the right to access and correct the Personal Information we hold about you. To do so, please contact us in writing. We may require you to verify your identity before providing access.  We will not charge a fee for access, but may charge a reasonable administrative fee for providing copies of information.

Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information
We strive to keep your Personal Information accurate, complete, and up-to-date. Please inform us of any changes to your information as soon as possible.

Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will be available on our website.

Privacy Complaints and Enquiries
If you have any questions or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.