Privacy policy

Last updated: 23/10/2025

London Ballroom Skating (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with us — for example, when you visit our website, register for a workshop, or contact us.

1. Who We Are

London Ballroom Skating operates workshops, classes, and events promoting ballroom-style roller skating in London.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
londonballroomskating@gmail.com
www.londonballroomskating.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (you provide directly)

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Emergency contact details (if required for safety)

  • Payment or billing details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, and device information when visiting our website

  • Analytics data (via tools such as Google Analytics or website cookies)

c. Photography & Video
We may take photos or videos during workshops for promotional purposes. You will be informed in advance and can opt out by letting us know before the session.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process workshop bookings and payments

  • Communicate with you about your registration, schedule changes, or cancellations

  • Ensure your safety during workshops

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send you updates or marketing (only if you’ve opted in)

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Marketing Communications

We may send you occasional updates about new workshops, events, or offers — but only if you’ve opted in (for example, by subscribing to our mailing list). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data only when one or more of the following applies:

  • Contract: To deliver the service you’ve booked (e.g. your workshop).

  • Consent: Where you’ve opted in to receive marketing.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws (e.g. tax or insurance).

  • Legitimate interest: To manage and improve our services safely and efficiently.

6. Data Sharing

We only share personal data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) to securely handle transactions.

  • Service providers who help us operate the website or workshops (e.g. email or booking platforms).
    All such partners comply with data protection laws and only process information under our instruction.

We do not sell or share your information with unrelated third parties.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the services you’ve booked, and

  • Meet legal, insurance, or tax obligations.

In most cases, this will be no longer than 6 years after your last booking or contact with us.
You may request deletion of your data sooner (see Section 9).

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
This includes using secure servers, encryption (where applicable), and password protection for sensitive systems.
While no system is 100% secure, we follow best practices to keep your information safe.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at londonballroomskating@gmail.com.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse traffic.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more detail, see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The revised version will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website or services indicates your acceptance of any changes.