GDPR Compliance
General Data Protection Regulation Compliance Statement
Last Updated: October 31, 2025
Introduction
Majorette Dance Teams Near Me is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all our users, particularly those visiting from the European Union. This GDPR compliance page outlines how we collect, process, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our directory services connecting users with majorette dance teams
- Consent: When you voluntarily submit information through our contact forms or newsletter signup
- Contract Performance: When dance teams register their business information for directory listing
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Data Collection
We collect the following types of personal information:
From Website Users:
- IP address and location data for search functionality
- Browser information and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Search queries and preferences
- Contact information when voluntarily provided through forms
From Dance Teams and Businesses:
- Business name and description
- Contact information (address, phone, email)
- Business hours and services offered
- Photos and promotional materials
- Owner/manager contact details
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we process your personal data
Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service provider
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
Data Retention
We retain personal data for the following periods:
- Website Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Business Directory Listings: Until business requests removal or closes
- Contact Form Submissions: 2 years for customer service purposes
- Email Newsletter Data: Until unsubscribe request
- Legal Compliance Data: As required by applicable laws
Data is automatically deleted after these retention periods unless legal obligations require longer storage.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting with regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Staff training on data protection principles
International Data Transfers
When transferring personal data outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Binding Corporate Rules where applicable
- Certification schemes and codes of conduct
Contact for GDPR Requests
To exercise your GDPR rights or for any data protection inquiries, please contact us:
Email: contact@majorettedanceteamsnearme.com
Subject Line: "GDPR Request - [Your Request Type]"
Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days
Please include sufficient information to verify your identity and specify the nature of your request.
Complaint Rights
If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
- Your local data protection authority in the EU
- The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you're in the UK
- The data protection authority in the country where you reside
You can find contact information for EU data protection authorities at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR compliance statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent notice on our website
- Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this page