Privacy Policy & GDPR
The privacy of your personal information is very important to Bojangles Dance Ltd.
This Privacy Policy explains how Bojangles Dance Ltd collects and uses any personal data you provide to us. This Privacy Policy covers the information you provide offline and online at Bojangles Dance School.
DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES
These include that any personal information is:
AS AN INDIVIDUAL YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS
HOW DOES BOJANGLES DANCE COLLECT AND USE MY INFORMATION?
When you register for classes at Bojangles Dance you will be required to register on our secure portal. We collect contact information such a guardian names, addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, email addresses and pupil information such as pupil names, DOB, medical conditions and your consent regarding photography and videos. You are under no obligation to provide this information. Everything is password protected and appropriate technical, administrative and physical procedures are in place to ensure that your information is protected.
Before or at the time of collecting information, we will identify the purposes for which the information is being collected.
Your information will be collected by lawful and fair means, with knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
HOW IS THE INFORMATION USED?
This information is needed to manage a studio business and will not be used or sold for any other purpose.
We will use the information you provide to us to arrange services as requested by you and respond to any enquiry. If you have e-mailed us we will use your e-mail address to respond to your query.
Once we have provided our services or responded to your enquiry your details may be kept on our system to ensure that we can contact you regarding dance school matters.
At present we do not collect personal data from you via our website. Our webpage collects cookies in order to help the site run smoothly. More information can be found in the section headed “The Use Of Cookies”, below.
WHO ELSE HAS ACCESS TO MY INFORMATION?
Bojangles Dance will access your personal information and may share it with third parties only for the following purposes:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE DETAILS ARE KEPT ON CLASS TEACHERS REGISTERS AND WILL ONLY BE USED IS CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
The use of passwords is sometimes required.
Some examples of Third Party businesses required to have access to your personal data for the running of Bojangles Dance Ltd, can be found below. A full list can be requested for viewing at our office.
ISTD for examinations. (Privacy Policy here)
Pershore Festival. (Privacy Policies here)
Staffordshire County Council for child performance. (Privacy Policy here)
SUPPLIERS / THIRD PARTIES
Data processors are third parties who provide services for us. We have contracts in place with our data processors. This means that they cannot do anything with your personal information unless we have instructed them to do it. They will not share your personal information with any organisation apart from us. They will hold it securely and retain it for the period we instruct. A list of our main data processors is stored securely by us, and available to view upon request in our School office.
THE USE OF COOKIES
Like most websites, we enable the use of cookies to enhance your user experience. By using the Website you consent to the storing and accessing of cookies on your device.
Cookies are small bits of data that generally contain two pieces of information; the website name and a unique identifier. These are not programs and are not harmful to your computer.
If you find the idea of a website storing information on your computer a bit intrusive, you can disable or block cookies. Instructions for how to block cookies can be found on your browser, or you can not accept them when using the website. Not accepting cookies can sometime affect the appearance and your usage of a webpage.
KEEPING YOUR INFORMATION SECURE
Bojangles Dance Ltd places great importance in the security of all personal identifiable data. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. All information held in the office is kept in a locked cabinet.
Confidential waste is shredded or sent away to be destroyed.
We have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
POSTING
When sending invoices and letters we will share your postal address with the delivery service (Normally Royal Mail).
HOW TO CONTACT US
Bojangles Dance Ltd
3 Willtel Estate
Upper St John Street
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9ET
[email protected]
ENROLMENT
Terms of enrolment
The following terms have been put in place to ensure that each pupil at Bojangles Dance has a safe and positive learning experience. Please read these terms carefully before registering on the portal.
General
Registration on the portal must be completed prior to your child’s first class. If any information changes you must inform the office as soon as possible.
We are unable to allow parents to watch classes every week. However there will be opportunities to see your child’s progression in open classes held at intervals during the year.
Pupils are encouraged to take exams when we feel they have achieved the appropriate standard, however exams are not mandatory at Bojangles. Entry for examinations is at your teachers' discretion.
Classes take place during term time only. Please check our diary dates section for more information.
Fees
The first class may is a free trial lesson. After this, fees are payable on a half termly basis.
Half a term’s notice must be given if a pupil wishes to discontinue their classes. In lieu of notice, half a term’s fees will be charged.
If a class has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances then either another class will be arranged or class fees will be refunded.
Code of conduct for class
We ask that all pupils and parents/guardians observe the following:
Child protection and other policies
Bojangles Dance is committed to providing training for young dancers in a safe and appropriate environment. In accordance with this, we have the following policies in place.
Contact
Please direct all enquiries to Helen England, who can be contacted in the following ways:
Phone: 01543 415354
E-mail: [email protected]
Where possible we will endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours. This may be longer during school holidays.
The privacy of your personal information is very important to Bojangles Dance Ltd.
This Privacy Policy explains how Bojangles Dance Ltd collects and uses any personal data you provide to us. This Privacy Policy covers the information you provide offline and online at Bojangles Dance School.
DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES
These include that any personal information is:
- Used fairly and lawfully
- Used for limited, specifically stated purposes
- Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive
- Accurate
- Kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary
- Kept safe and secure
AS AN INDIVIDUAL YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS
- The right to be informed
- The right of access
- The right to rectification
- The right to erase
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
HOW DOES BOJANGLES DANCE COLLECT AND USE MY INFORMATION?
When you register for classes at Bojangles Dance you will be required to register on our secure portal. We collect contact information such a guardian names, addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, email addresses and pupil information such as pupil names, DOB, medical conditions and your consent regarding photography and videos. You are under no obligation to provide this information. Everything is password protected and appropriate technical, administrative and physical procedures are in place to ensure that your information is protected.
Before or at the time of collecting information, we will identify the purposes for which the information is being collected.
Your information will be collected by lawful and fair means, with knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
HOW IS THE INFORMATION USED?
This information is needed to manage a studio business and will not be used or sold for any other purpose.
We will use the information you provide to us to arrange services as requested by you and respond to any enquiry. If you have e-mailed us we will use your e-mail address to respond to your query.
Once we have provided our services or responded to your enquiry your details may be kept on our system to ensure that we can contact you regarding dance school matters.
At present we do not collect personal data from you via our website. Our webpage collects cookies in order to help the site run smoothly. More information can be found in the section headed “The Use Of Cookies”, below.
WHO ELSE HAS ACCESS TO MY INFORMATION?
Bojangles Dance will access your personal information and may share it with third parties only for the following purposes:
- As needed for a small business.
- If required to by law or to comply with legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or personal safety of the Bojangles Dance, and Bojangles Dance website and its visitors.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE DETAILS ARE KEPT ON CLASS TEACHERS REGISTERS AND WILL ONLY BE USED IS CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
The use of passwords is sometimes required.
Some examples of Third Party businesses required to have access to your personal data for the running of Bojangles Dance Ltd, can be found below. A full list can be requested for viewing at our office.
ISTD for examinations. (Privacy Policy here)
Pershore Festival. (Privacy Policies here)
Staffordshire County Council for child performance. (Privacy Policy here)
SUPPLIERS / THIRD PARTIES
Data processors are third parties who provide services for us. We have contracts in place with our data processors. This means that they cannot do anything with your personal information unless we have instructed them to do it. They will not share your personal information with any organisation apart from us. They will hold it securely and retain it for the period we instruct. A list of our main data processors is stored securely by us, and available to view upon request in our School office.
THE USE OF COOKIES
Like most websites, we enable the use of cookies to enhance your user experience. By using the Website you consent to the storing and accessing of cookies on your device.
Cookies are small bits of data that generally contain two pieces of information; the website name and a unique identifier. These are not programs and are not harmful to your computer.
If you find the idea of a website storing information on your computer a bit intrusive, you can disable or block cookies. Instructions for how to block cookies can be found on your browser, or you can not accept them when using the website. Not accepting cookies can sometime affect the appearance and your usage of a webpage.
KEEPING YOUR INFORMATION SECURE
Bojangles Dance Ltd places great importance in the security of all personal identifiable data. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. All information held in the office is kept in a locked cabinet.
Confidential waste is shredded or sent away to be destroyed.
We have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
POSTING
When sending invoices and letters we will share your postal address with the delivery service (Normally Royal Mail).
HOW TO CONTACT US
Bojangles Dance Ltd
3 Willtel Estate
Upper St John Street
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9ET
[email protected]
ENROLMENT
Terms of enrolment
The following terms have been put in place to ensure that each pupil at Bojangles Dance has a safe and positive learning experience. Please read these terms carefully before registering on the portal.
General
Registration on the portal must be completed prior to your child’s first class. If any information changes you must inform the office as soon as possible.
We are unable to allow parents to watch classes every week. However there will be opportunities to see your child’s progression in open classes held at intervals during the year.
Pupils are encouraged to take exams when we feel they have achieved the appropriate standard, however exams are not mandatory at Bojangles. Entry for examinations is at your teachers' discretion.
Classes take place during term time only. Please check our diary dates section for more information.
Fees
The first class may is a free trial lesson. After this, fees are payable on a half termly basis.
Half a term’s notice must be given if a pupil wishes to discontinue their classes. In lieu of notice, half a term’s fees will be charged.
If a class has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances then either another class will be arranged or class fees will be refunded.
Code of conduct for class
We ask that all pupils and parents/guardians observe the following:
- For the comfort and safety of pupils we request that full and correct uniform is worn to all classes. Uniform guidelines are available in the shop or on the website. Hair should be tied back from the face for all classes, a bun is preferable for ballet. Jewellery must not be worn during class.
- Pupils must arrive in plenty of time to prepare for class.
- Parents/guardians are asked to remain on the premises during the child’s class wherever possible. Should you need to go and come back then we ask that you leave only once the child is in the class, and return in plenty of time for the end of the class.
- Children must not be left unattended in the kitchen or waiting areas.
- Only water is to be brought into class. Water is available in the kitchen during breaks. All rubbish must be disposed of and dishes used, washed up and cleared away.
- Pupils must be respectful to the teacher and other students at all times. Pupils who breach this rule will be asked to leave the class.
- If you cannot attend class for any reason we would be grateful if you could let us know 24 hours or as soon as possible in advance.
Child protection and other policies
Bojangles Dance is committed to providing training for young dancers in a safe and appropriate environment. In accordance with this, we have the following policies in place.
- Child protection policy
- Equal opportunities policy
- Health and safety policy
- Data protection policy
- Customer service policy
Full policies are available upon request. Please note the following important points:
- In the event of accident, injury or extreme illness when the pupil’s parent/guardian is not immediately available, your child's teacher will act “in loco parentis". This may mean administering first aid or calling an ambulance if necessary.
- Due to the nature of dance teaching it will sometimes be necessary for the teacher to have physical contact with your child to ensure correct posture/placement for safe dance practice. By registering on the portal you are providing your consent for this. If you have any concerns, please speak to your teacher.
- Photographs may be taken by Bojangles Dance for the sole purpose of publicity (e.g. website and flyers). We will endeavour to inform you in advance of any photographs being taken of your child. If you do not wish your child to appear in any photographs please inform us in writing.
- Bojangles follows the syllabus provided by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) which are planned and taught so as to encourage a safe and positive learning experience for your child.
- All teachers at Bojangles are subject to an enhanced disclosure Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) or the new vetting and barring (DBS) check and copies can be seen upon request
Contact
Please direct all enquiries to Helen England, who can be contacted in the following ways:
Phone: 01543 415354
E-mail: [email protected]
Where possible we will endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours. This may be longer during school holidays.
