Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to DanceLocate. 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 use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name and email address
• Profile information
• Location data (if you choose to share it)
• Event preferences and search history

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

Third-Party Services

Clerk Authentication

We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. When you create an account or sign in, Clerk processes your authentication data. Clerk's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy, which you can review at clerk.com/privacy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve our website and services.

Google Analytics uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect this information. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

For more information on how Google uses data, visit policies.google.com/privacy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your requests and transactions
• Send you updates about events and services you've shown interest in
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website (such as Clerk and Google Analytics)
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, etc.)
• With your consent or at your direction

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to object to or restrict processing
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@dancelocate.com