WHO WE ARE
This website and our dance activities are operated by
Os M Ritmos Brasileiros Ltd.
This Privacy Policy applies when you use our website, book a class,
purchase a pass or event ticket, join a waitlist, subscribe to our
communications or contact us.
INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone or WhatsApp number
- Class, pass or event booking information
- Payment and transaction information
- Messages and enquiries you send to us
- Waitlist or mailing list preferences
- Photography or filming preferences where applicable
- Information submitted through forms on our website
We only collect information that is relevant to providing our services,
communicating with you and managing your bookings.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use your personal information to:
- Process and manage class, pass and event bookings
- Confirm payments and purchases
- Respond to questions or enquiries
- Send important information about your booking
- Manage waitlists and membership interest
- Send marketing emails where you have chosen to subscribe
- Communicate through WhatsApp where appropriate
- Improve our website, classes and customer experience
- Maintain appropriate business and financial records
BOOKINGS & PAYMENTS
We may use third-party services to manage bookings and payments,
including services such as Stripe and
Luma.
Payment card details are processed by the relevant payment provider.
Os M Ritmos Brasileiros does not need to directly store your full
payment card details in order to process your booking.
These providers may process your information in accordance with
their own privacy policies and terms.
EMAILS & MARKETING
If you choose to join our mailing list, we may send you information
about classes, events, aulões, workshops, memberships and other
Os M Ritmos Brasileiros updates.
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using
the unsubscribe option in our emails or by contacting us.
Booking-related or service-related messages may still be sent where
necessary even if you are not subscribed to marketing.
WHATSAPP & COMMUNITY GROUPS
We may use WhatsApp to communicate about classes, events and community
updates.
If you join a WhatsApp group, other members of that group may be able
to see information made visible by WhatsApp, such as your name,
profile information or telephone number, depending on your settings.
Joining a community WhatsApp group is voluntary.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Photos and videos may be taken during some classes, aulões,
performances or events for promotional and community purposes.
Where an opt-out option is available, you can let us know if you
do not wish to appear in photography or filming.
We ask participants to respect the privacy of others when taking
or sharing content during our activities.
COOKIES & WEBSITE INFORMATION
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to help the
website function, understand how visitors use the site and support
third-party services.
Some cookies may be necessary for the website to work correctly,
while others may depend on the tools and services active on the site.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers where this
is necessary to operate our website, process payments, manage bookings,
send communications or run our business.
We may also disclose information where required by law or where
necessary to protect our legal rights.
HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary
for the purpose it was collected, including managing bookings,
customer communication, financial records and legal obligations.
Different types of information may be retained for different periods
depending on the reason we hold it.
YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
Depending on the circumstances, UK data protection law may give you
rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete information in certain circumstances
- Ask us to restrict certain uses of your information
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where we rely on consent
These rights are subject to applicable legal requirements and
exemptions.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect
changes to our services, website, legal obligations or the way
we handle personal information.
The latest version will be published on this page.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR DATA?
CONTACT US
If you have a question about this Privacy Policy or would like to
make a request regarding your personal information, please contact us.