Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5th February 2026

Mes Amies Dance Company (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our website https://www.mesamies.co.uk (the “Website”) or engage with our services.

1. Who We Are

Mes Amies Dance Company

Unit G3, Nene Enterprise Centre, Freehold Street

Northampton, NN2 6EF

Email: info@mesamies.co.uk

Telephone: 07950 111 522

For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Identity data: name, date of birth (where required for bookings)
Contact data: email address, telephone number
Booking and transaction data: class bookings, attendance records, payment status
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information
Marketing and communications data: preferences in receiving communications from us
Health-related information (optional): information you choose to provide relevant to safe participation in classes (for example injuries or medical considerations)

We only collect data that is necessary for providing our services.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

Use our website
Book classes or services
Contact us via email, phone or contact forms
Subscribe to updates or communications
Interact with us on social media (where applicable)

Some technical data is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide and manage class bookings and services
Communicate with you about bookings, changes or updates
Process payments and manage accounts
Ensure the health and safety of participants
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract: where processing is necessary to deliver booked services
Legal obligation: where we must comply with the law
Legitimate interests: to run and improve our business, provided this does not override your rights
Consent: where you have explicitly opted in, for example to receive marketing communications

You can withdraw consent at any time.

6. Payments

Payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our systems. Payment providers will process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

Website hosting and booking platform providers
Payment processors
Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

You can exercise your rights by contacting us using the details above.

10. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if published separately).

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: