Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 20, 2025
At Valle Ballet, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, book lessons, or use our services.
By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Book a ballet lesson or consultation
- Contact us through our website forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Create an account or profile
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Student information (age, experience level, goals)
- Billing and payment information
- Communication preferences
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website addresses
- Pages viewed and links clicked
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Schedule and manage ballet lessons
- Process payments and maintain billing records
- Communicate with you about lessons, schedules, and updates
- Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Respond to your questions and provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors, email services)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our students and others
- With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These measures include:
- Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Secure storage of physical records
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
We offer ballet lessons to students of all ages. For students under 13 years of age, we require parental or guardian consent before collecting any personal information. Parents or guardians may review, request deletion of, or refuse to allow further collection of their child's information by contacting us.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our services
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information (which we do not do).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: