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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 July 2026

At Danzivo, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

By using Danzivo, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use Danzivo, we may collect the following information.

Who We Are

Danzivo is an online platform that helps people discover social dance events, connect with practice partners, find teachers and studios, and engage with the social dance community.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at privacy@danzivo.com.

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted through our authentication provider)
  • Profile photo
  • City and country

Profile Information

You may choose to provide additional information, including:

  • Dance styles
  • Experience level
  • Biography
  • Teaching qualifications
  • Studio information
  • Social media links
  • Languages spoken

Providing optional profile information helps other users discover and connect with you.

Event and Business Information

If you register as a teacher, studio owner or event organiser, we may collect:

  • Business name
  • Contact information
  • Event details
  • Studio location
  • Class schedules
  • Website and social media links

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use Danzivo, including:

  • Pages visited
  • Searches performed
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Date and time of access

This information helps us improve the platform.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Display your public profile
  • Help users discover events, teachers and practice partners
  • Improve the platform
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide customer support
  • Send important service notifications
  • Detect fraud and misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Public Information

Some information is intended to be publicly visible. Depending on your privacy settings, this may include:

  • Your profile photo
  • First name or chosen display name
  • Dance styles
  • Experience level
  • City
  • Teacher, studio or organiser profiles
  • Public event listings

Please only include information that you are comfortable sharing publicly.

Practice Partner Privacy

If you participate in the Practice Partner feature:

  • Your profile will only display information you have chosen to make visible
  • Other users cannot access your email address
  • Communication should occur through Danzivo where available or through contact methods you choose to share

You remain in control of the information displayed on your profile.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve performance
  • Understand how Danzivo is used

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

Sharing Your Information

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate Danzivo, such as:

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Authentication providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Payment providers (when applicable)

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services. We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect the safety, rights or property of Danzivo or others.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Update your profile information
  • Change your profile photo
  • Control what information appears publicly
  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Request deletion of your account, subject to legal and operational requirements

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where reasonably practicable.

Children's Privacy

Danzivo is intended for users aged 18 years or older.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent where required, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.

International Users

As Danzivo grows internationally, your information may be processed or stored in countries other than your own.

Where this occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure your information receives appropriate protection in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make significant changes, we will publish the updated version on this page and update the Effective Date.

Our Privacy Principles

How we approach your personal information:

Transparency

We explain what we collect and why.

Control

You choose what you share publicly.

Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your data.

No Sale

We do not sell your personal information.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Privacy Officer, Danzivo

privacy@danzivo.com