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Policy · reviewed 17 July 2026

Privacy and cookies

JL uses the information needed to run classes safely, manage accounts and communicate with families. We limit access, give children’s and health information extra care, and ask before using optional cookies or promotional permissions.

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Information we use

  • Student and parent details, class records, attendance and communications.
  • Emergency contacts, authorised collectors and relevant health, allergy, injury, disability or support information.
  • Payment status and transaction records. Secure payment providers normally handle card details rather than JL storing them.
  • Exam, competition, performance, permission and appropriate image records.
  • Website information from essential storage and any optional analytics or advertising choices.
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Why we use it

  • Contract: enrolment, classes, accounts, bookings and requested services.
  • Legal obligation: records required for tax, accounting, employment, safety or regulation.
  • Legitimate interests: safe and effective administration, communication, security and service improvement, balanced carefully against children’s rights.
  • Consent: optional promotional images, marketing, non-essential cookies and other uses where a genuine choice is needed.
  • Health information needs both an Article 6 basis and an appropriate Article 9 condition. Vital interests is reserved for a genuine life-protecting emergency.
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Sharing, security and retention

JL shares only what is necessary with trusted providers such as Class Manager, secure hosting and database services, Stripe or another payment provider, email services, examination boards, event organisers, professional advisers and safeguarding or legal bodies. We do not sell personal information.

  • Access is limited to people who need information for their role.
  • Information is kept only as long as needed for its purpose and relevant legal, insurance, safeguarding or accounting requirements, then deleted or anonymised securely.
  • Where a provider stores information outside the UK, JL checks that a lawful transfer safeguard applies.
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Cookies and browser storage

  • Essential technologies support secure sign-in, sessions, bookings, baskets and requested features.
  • Optional analytics or advertising tools, including Google Analytics or Meta Pixel where enabled, load only after the visitor allows optional cookies.
  • Visitors can choose Essential only and still use the main website, then change the choice through Cookie settings.
  • Class Manager, Stripe, embedded forms or media may apply their own policies when a visitor chooses to use those services.
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Your choices and rights

Email [email protected] to ask for access, correction, deletion, restriction or portability, object to a use, or withdraw consent. Rights depend on the circumstances and JL will explain any lawful exception. You may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Something does not fit your situation?

Email [email protected] before making a commitment. We will explain the rule, consider relevant circumstances and confirm any agreed exception in writing.

JL Dance Academy · last reviewed 17 July 2026