GDPR & Privacy Policy

Purpose

This policy summarises how Up Side Down Dance Academy (USDD Academy) collects, uses and protects personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The full website privacy notice is available at /privacy-policy.

Data We Collect

Contact details, registration details (including emergency contacts and relevant medical/safeguarding information for under-18s), attendance records, transaction and booking records, marketing preferences and limited analytics.

Lawful Basis

We rely on a combination of contract (delivering classes you've booked), legitimate interest (running the academy), legal obligation (safeguarding records) and consent (marketing and photography).

Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share only with trusted providers (e.g. payment processors, scheduling and email tools) and with statutory agencies where safeguarding or legal duties require it.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict use of your personal data, and to object to processing. Contact info@usddnetworks.co.uk to make a request. You also have the right to complain to the ICO (ico.org.uk).

Review & Contact

This policy is owned by USDD Networks (the legal entity operating Up Side Down Dance Academy (USDD Academy)) and reviewed at least annually, or sooner if legislation, statutory guidance or organisational structure changes. Reviewed annually · Last review: May 2026.

For enquiries relating to this policy: info@usddnetworks.co.uk.