Privacy Policy

🛡️ Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16th July 2025

Reviewed: 16th July 2026

Business Name: Prosperous Academy of Dance and Musical Theatre

Contact: Bethanys1511@hotmail.co.uk


1. Who We Are

We are Prosperous Academy of Dance and Musical Theatre, a UK-based dance and performing arts school. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.


2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following data:

  • Student Information: Full name, date of birth, medical conditions/allergies, emergency contact
  • Parent/Guardian Details: Name, phone number, email address
  • Class Records: Attendance, progress notes, examination results
  • Financial Info: Payment records (we do not store card details)
  • Photos/Videos: For promotional, educational, or performance purposes (with consent)


3. How We Use Your Information

We collect your information for the following purposes:

  • To register and manage class attendance
  • To contact you in case of emergency
  • To inform you about class changes, term dates, or invoices
  • To tailor lessons or activities based on medical/disability info
  • For exams, shows, or events (e.g. entry submissions)
  • With your consent, for promotional use on our website/social media


4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: to provide dance classes and communicate with you
  • Legal obligation: to comply with safeguarding and health & safety
  • Legitimate interests: to run and grow our school
  • Consent: for marketing communications and photo/video usage


You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.


5. How We Store Your Data

We store data securely in:

  • Password-protected electronic systems


We keep general records for up to 6 years after a student leaves.

Safeguarding records may be retained longer, in line with legal guidance (e.g. until the student turns 21 or 25).


6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or trade your data.

We may share your data with:

  • Dance examining boards (e.g. NATD, Acrobatic Arts)
  • Event organisers (for example, where a child’s name and date of birth is required to enter competitions or performances)
  • Emergency services, if needed


7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion (where lawful)
  • Object to how we use your data
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact us at bethanys1511@hotmail.co.uk 


8. Online Bookings

We use a third-party platform, ClassForKids, to manage our class bookings and payments.

Any information entered on that platform is handled securely by ClassForKids under their own privacy and cookie policies, which comply with UK data protection law.

We do not collect or control cookies or analytics data ourselves.


You can view their privacy policy here:

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9. How to Complain

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, contact us directly.

You also have the right to complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office):

đź“Ť ico.org.uk | đź“ž 0303 123 1113


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website or by request.


Contact Us:

Bethany Smith

Prosperous Academy of Dance and Musical Theatre

Bethanys1511@hotmail.co.uk