Privacy policy.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/03/2025

Rhythms of the Diaspora ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, attend our dance workshops, events, or engage with our services (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, and date of birth.

  • Payment Information: If applicable, billing details for payments made through our Services.

  • Health Information: If voluntarily provided for safety purposes in dance workshops.

  • Media Content: Photos or videos taken at events unless you opt out prior to the workshop via email or in writing.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies when visiting our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and managing our Services.

  • Processing payments and registrations.

  • Communicating with you about events, updates, and promotions.

  • Ensuring the safety and well-being of participants.

  • Improving our website and services.

  • Complying with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, marketing, and event management.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

  • Partners: If collaborating on an event, but only as necessary and with your consent.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.

  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications.

  • Withdraw consent for media usage by notifying us prior to an event.

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

To exercise your rights, contact us at rhythmsofthediaspora@gmail.com.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and you share your data at your own risk.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect site functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will take appropriate action to delete the data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of our Services signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at rhythmsofthediaspora@gmail.com.

Thank you for trusting Rhythms of the Diaspora with your personal information!