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Privacy Policy of Salsa Madras

Effective Date: 8 March 2014

Salsa Madras ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website www.salsamadras.com, which provides in-person and online Afro and Afro-Latin dance lessons and related services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Identifiable Information: Your name, email address, phone number, billing address, etc.

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, access times, and referral websites.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies (see below).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

  • Providing and maintaining our services

  • Contacting you regarding your inquiries, registrations, or purchases

  • Sending newsletters, updates, and promotions (with your consent)

  • Improving our website, content, and user experience

  • Legal compliance and fraud prevention

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies – Necessary for basic website functionality

  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Marketing Cookies – Help personalize ads or content

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Refusing cookies may affect certain features of the website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (if you are in the EU)

If you are located in the EEA, we process your data based on:

  • Your consent

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legal obligations

  • Our legitimate interests, unless overridden by your rights

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Once no longer required, we delete or anonymize the data, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We may share your information with:

  • Third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, payment processors, analytics tools)

  • Legal authorities, if required by law

  • Our affiliated partners or instructors under strict confidentiality

Some data may be processed outside your country (including in India). If you are in the EU, we use legally recognized safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.

7. Your Rights (for EEA users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., https://www.dsb.gv.at/)

  • Request data portability in certain circumstances

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

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe your child has provided us personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Security of Your Information

We use commercially acceptable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

11. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling in a way that significantly affects users.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised. Continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

📧 salsamadras@gmail.com

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