Privacy Policy

Your information privacy is important to us. We provide this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information and data when you use the website on which this policy is posted (“Site”) and related services offered through the Site (“Services”). This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Site and Services.

This Privacy Policy applies to this Site only; it does not apply to any of our other websites or other online or offline services.

BY USING THE SITE OR SERVICES, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide and improve our services. This may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Account Information: Login credentials, user preferences, and purchase history.
• Transaction Information: Details related to purchases, returns, and payment methods (excluding full payment details, which are processed securely by third-party payment providers).
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, device information, and browsing activity.
• Communication Preferences: Details on how you prefer to receive updates, promotions, and service-related messages.

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly required for specific services and with your consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, in compliance with applicable laws, including the Pennsylvania Consumer Data Privacy Act (PCDPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international customers, and other relevant regulations:

• Providing Services: To process transactions, fulfill orders, and deliver products or services.
• Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and improve user experience.
• Marketing & Communications: To send promotional messages, newsletters, and updates in accordance with your communication preferences.
• Personalization: To tailor content, recommendations, and advertisements based on user preferences and behavior.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and respond to fraudulent or unlawful activities.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect our rights and interests.

By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be processed under the legal bases of contractual necessity, legitimate interest, legal compliance, or user consent, depending on the nature of the processing and your jurisdiction.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through various means, including:

• Directly from You: When you sign up, purchase, or interact with our services.
• Automatically: Through cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies that monitor website activity and user behavior.
• From Third Parties: We may acquire customer lists from external sources that offer similar products or services to expand our outreach and improve our offerings.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers & Contractors: We only share data with third-party vendors or contractors who process information on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• In Business Transactions: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction.
• For Legal Compliance & Protection: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property, we may disclose information to authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. Contact us at info@thedanceboutique.net to exercise these rights.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

If you wish to opt out of targeted advertising on social media or other platforms, you may email info@thedanceboutique.net requesting removal. Some third-party advertisers may also provide their opt-out mechanisms.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a child’s data has been collected, we will delete it.

11. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies separately.

12. Data Retention

We retain data for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and adhere to industry standards for retail sellers. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

13. Disclaimer

While we take appropriate measures to protect your data, we cannot guarantee that all security measures will be foolproof against unauthorized access, breaches, or cyberattacks. You acknowledge that you use our services at your own risk.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through our website or via email.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at info@thedanceboutique.net

Please print a copy of this privacy policy for your records, and please check the Site frequently for any changes.

The Dance Boutique - on the Avenue of the Arts
1101 South Broad Street Suite A, Philadelphia, PA 19147