Policies

PRIVACY POLICY

At PADC (ProAm Dance Committee), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, competitors, and visitors to our website. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

What personal information we collect

We may collect personal information from you when you:

Sign up as a member of PADC
Register for a competition or event
Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
Contact us through our website or email
Participate in surveys or feedback requests

The personal information we may collect includes:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Dance partnership details
Payment information

How we use your personal information

We use your personal information to:

Provide membership benefits and services
Process competition and event entries
Send you newsletters and other communications
Respond to your inquiries and feedback
Improve our services and website

We may also use your personal information for other purposes that are compatible with the original purpose for which we collected it.

How we protect your personal information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. We use secure servers and data encryption to protect your information, and we restrict access to your information to authorized personnel only.

Disclosure of your personal information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your personal information to:

Service providers who assist us in providing our services (e.g., payment processors, email marketing providers)
Competitions and events organizers for the purpose of processing entries and managing events
Law enforcement or government authorities if required by law

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information held by PADC. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information, restrict the use of your personal information, and request the transfer of your personal information to another organization.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our information practices. We will post a revised policy on our website and update the revision date at the top of the policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or how we use your personal information, please contact us at office@padc.uk.

GDPR POLICY

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of regulations that govern the use of personal data in the European Union. The PADC website is committed to complying with these regulations and protecting the privacy and security of our users' personal data.

Data Collection and Use

The PADC website may collect personal data from users, such as name, email address, and other contact information. This data is collected solely for the purpose of facilitating communication with users and providing the services offered on the website.

The PADC website will never sell or share users' personal data with third parties without their express consent, except as required by law.

Data Security

The PADC website takes appropriate measures to protect users' personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to, the use of encryption, firewalls, and secure servers.

User Rights

Users have the right to access, update, and delete their personal data at any time. They may also request that their personal data be exported in a machine-readable format. To exercise these rights, users may contact the PADC website using the contact information provided on the website.

Cookie Policy

The PADC.UK website may use cookies to improve the user experience and provide certain functionality. Users may choose to disable cookies in their browser settings if they wish.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY

Ownership of Content

All content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, audio, and software on the PADC website is the property of PADC, its affiliates, or its content suppliers, and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws. Any unauthorised use of the content on this website may violate such laws.

PADC.uk respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on the PADC website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify us immediately at office@PADC.uk.

License

PADC.uk grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content on the PADC website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include the right to modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the content on this website, or to use it for any commercial purposes without the express written consent of PADC.

User-Generated Content

Any content submitted by users, including but not limited to comments, reviews, and forum posts, becomes the property of PADC.uk and may be used, reproduced, modified, or distributed by PADC.uk for any purpose without further consent or compensation.

Changes to Policy

PADC.uk reserves the right to change this Intellectual Property Policy at any time without notice. Please check this page regularly for updates.

If you have any questions about this Intellectual Property Policy, please contact us at office@PADC.uk.

WEBSITE – TERMS OF USE

By accessing and using our website, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions stated below. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

Modifications

PADC.UK reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions without prior notice. Continued use of the website after changes have been made implies agreement to these changes.

Links To Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. PADC.UK is not responsible for the contents of these linked sites, and inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or association with its operators.

Prohibited Use

You agree to use PADC.UK only for lawful purposes and not to damage or impair the website, or interfere with the use of the website by others. You also agree not to obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information not intentionally provided by PADC.UK.

Communication Services

PADC.UK provides communication services such as forums and chat rooms. You agree to use these services for proper purposes only and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. PADC.UK reserves the right to monitor all communication services and remove any materials that violate these terms of use.

Materials Provided

By submitting feedback or suggestions to PADC.UK, you agree to give PADC.UK the right to use, reproduce, and distribute the materials without limitation.

Policies

PRIVACY POLICY

GDPR POLICY

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY

WEBSITE – TERMS OF USE

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