Last updated: [24/11/2025]
This Privacy Policy explains how Penzance Ballet, a UK-based sole trader (“I”, “me”, or “my”), collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit my website or use my adult ballet class services.
I am committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Contact Details
Data Controller:
Rachel Puddiphatt, Penzance Ballet
Email: penzanceballetschool@gmail.com
Telephone: +44 7952 993 444
If you have any questions about this policy or about your personal data, please contact me using the details above.
2. The Personal Data I Collect
I may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information you provide directly
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
- Booking details (class bookings, payment confirmations)
- Medical or health information relevant for safe participation in dance activities (optional and only where necessary)
- Any information submitted through my website contact form
Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and other standard analytics data collected via cookies (see Section 8).
Payment Information
Payments may be processed through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). I do not process or store your full payment card details.
3. How I Use Your Personal Data
I use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and provide customer service
- To manage bookings and deliver ballet classes
- To ensure your safety during classes (e.g., using relevant health information)
- To send booking confirmations, updates, or essential service-related communications
- To manage payments and accounts
- To improve my website and services
- To send newsletters or marketing emails only with your consent
4. Legal Basis for Processing
I process your personal data under the following UK GDPR lawful bases:
- Contract – to provide the services you have requested
- Consent – for optional marketing emails or voluntary health information
- Legal obligation – for insurance, accounting, or tax purposes
- Legitimate interests – to improve services, secure my website, and handle enquiries
If you provide health-related information, I will only process it with your explicit consent, and solely for safety and teaching purposes.
5. Sharing Your Personal Data
I do not sell your data. I may share it with:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Website hosting and email service providers
- Class booking platforms (if used)
These parties only receive the information necessary to deliver their services and must keep your data secure.
6. How Long I Keep Your Data
I keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected for, including:
- Booking and class records: up to 6 years (for accounting/legal requirements)
- Marketing data: until you withdraw consent
- Health information: for the duration of your participation and no longer than one year after your last class unless required for legal purposes
7. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to certain processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
To exercise your rights, contact me using the details above.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
My website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve functionality
- Analyse website usage
- Remember your preferences
Where required by law, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies when you first visit the site.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Security of Your Data
I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including secure storage, password protection, and limiting access to only those who need it.
However, no online data transmission is entirely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
My services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
I do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on my website.
12. How to Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:
Rachel Puddipatt
Email: penzanceballetschool@gmail.com