At HOUSE OF TALENT, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, parents, guardians, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the details below.

 

1. Who We Are

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Name: House Of Talent 
Email: info@houseoftalentperformingarts.co.uk
Phone: Phone: 07901383947

Website: www.houseoftalentperformingarts.co.uk

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2. Information We Collect

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

Student Information

• Full name

• Date of birth

• Gender (optional)

• Dance experience and class information

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Parent or Guardian Information

For students under 18 years old:

• Parent/guardian names

• Contact telephone numbers

• Email addresses

• Home address

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Health & Emergency Information

Where relevant to participation and safety:

• Medical conditions

• Allergies

• Injuries

• Emergency contact details

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Payment Information

We may collect billing-related information. Payment card details are processed securely by third-party payment providers and are not stored directly by us.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Register students for classes

• Manage bookings and memberships

• Communicate class schedules and updates

• Process payments

• Respond to enquiries

• Maintain attendance and safeguarding records

• Provide customer support

• Improve our services and website

• Send marketing communications where consent has been given

• Ensure student health and safety during classes and events

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

• Contract – to provide dance classes and related services

• Legal obligation – for financial, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements

• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business

• Consent – for marketing communications and certain photography/video uses

• Vital interests – where medical or emergency information is necessary to protect a student

 

 

5. Children’s Privacy

We recognise the importance of protecting children’s personal information.

For students under the age of 18, personal information should be provided by a parent or legal guardian. We only collect information necessary to safely and effectively provide our services.

Parents or guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s information at any time, subject to legal or safeguarding obligations.

 

 

6. Photography & Video Recording

From time to time, photographs or videos may be taken during classes, performances, competitions, or events for:

• Promotional materials

• Social media

• Website content

• Internal use

We will seek appropriate consent where required.

If you do not wish for you or your child to appear in photographs or videos, please notify us in writing at any time.

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7. Marketing Communications

We may send updates, newsletters, offers, or event information by email or text message where you have consented to receive marketing communications.

You can unsubscribe or withdraw consent at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails

• Contacting us directly

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

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8. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:

• Payment processors

• Booking and membership systems

• Email communication providers

• Cloud storage services

• Accountants or legal advisers where required

All third parties are expected to keep your information secure and use it only for authorised purposes.

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9. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

These measures may include:

• Password-protected systems

• Restricted staff access

• Secure payment processing

• Secure cloud storage providers

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10. Data Retention

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, safeguarding, accounting, and administrative requirements.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or destroyed.

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11. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your information

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the UK data protection regulator

The UK regulator is the: Information Commissioner's Office ICO website

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details above.

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12. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Analyse website traffic

• Enhance user experience

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Where legally required, we will request consent before using non-essential cookies.

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13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

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14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.

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Last updated: May 2026