POPIA ACT 

POPIA Compliance for the Dance School

At our dance school, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Below is how we ensure that we respect and protect the personal data of all students, parents, and staff:

1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information, such as names, contact details, addresses, and emergency information, for the purpose of registration, communication, and the safety of our dancers. This information is provided voluntarily when you complete our registration forms.

2. Purpose of Information Use
Your personal information will be used solely for the following purposes:

• To manage class registrations and attendance.

• To communicate important updates such as class schedules, event information, or cancellations.

• For billing and invoicing purposes.

• To ensure the safety of our dancers during classes and events (e.g., emergency contact information).

• For participation in competitions and public performances (with your consent).

3. Consent
By providing us with your personal information during registration, you consent to its use for the purposes listed above. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us directly.

4. Sharing of Information
We will not share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or for the purposes of the dance school’s operation (e.g., entry to competitions). In these cases, we will ensure that third parties comply with the same POPIA regulations.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is protected from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We store all personal information securely, both electronically and in paper form.

6. Access and Correction of Information
You have the right to request access to your personal information that we hold. If any of your personal information changes or is incorrect, you can request that it be updated or corrected by contacting us.

7. Retention of Information
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. After this period, your personal information will be securely deleted.

8. Complaints and Queries
If you have any questions about how your personal information is being handled, or if you believe that we are not adhering to the requirements of POPIA, you can contact our office. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.