1. Introduction
Choreopass ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our dance learning platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- Name and email address
- Date of birth (for age verification)
- Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
- Profile information (bio, social media links, profile picture)
- Parental consent information for users under 13
2.2 Usage Data
- Video viewing progress and completion data
- Practice session data (duration, frequency)
- Comments, ratings, and reviews
- Purchase history and subscription information
- Device information and IP address
- Browser type and operating system
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To process payments and prevent fraud
- To personalize your learning experience
- To send you important updates and notifications
- To improve our platform and develop new features
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Stripe for payment processing, hosting providers, analytics services
- Choreographers: Purchase history to help them track their earnings (no payment details shared)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Users under 13 require verifiable parental consent before creating an account.
- Parents must approve account creation via email verification
- We collect minimal information from children
- Parents can review and delete their child's data at any time
- Parents can revoke consent by contacting support
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Under GDPR (EU residents):
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Delete your account and data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications
Under CCPA (California residents):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
To exercise your rights, visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@choreopass.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal, tax, and audit purposes.
- Active accounts: Data retained indefinitely while account is active
- Deleted accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days
- Financial records: Retained for 7 years for tax compliance
- Backup systems: Data may persist in backups for up to 90 days
8. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- PCI DSS compliant payment processing (Stripe)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Authentication and session management
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Personalization and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (EU)
- Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
- Data processing agreements with service providers
11. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., YouTube, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@choreopass.com
Address: [Your Company Address]
Data Protection Officer: dpo@choreopass.com