Welcome to DanceFinder, a product of Entaze Software Pty Ltd, based in South Africa ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the DanceFinder mobile application ("App").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations.
1. Information We Collect
- Information You Provide: Email address (via Google login), Name (during onboarding or profile setup).
- Automatically Collected: Location data (when app is in use), event interactions like RSVPs, favorites, and submissions.
- Not Collected: No payment/credit card data or profile pictures at this time.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Personalize and improve your DanceFinder experience
- Show relevant events based on your location
- Let you RSVP, favorite, and submit events
- Authenticate and secure your account
- Send optional notifications
- Analyze usage to improve our service
3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK Users)
- Consent – for optional features like notifications
- Contract – to deliver the service you signed up for
- Legitimate Interests – to improve and protect our platform
4. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide services. You can permanently delete your account and all associated data via the app.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third-party companies or advertisers. Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud).
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country, including the U.S., due to our use of Firebase. We implement safeguards to ensure its protection.
7. User Rights
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
EU, UK, and California residents are entitled to these rights under GDPR/UK-GDPR and CCPA.
8. Children's Privacy
DanceFinder is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Notifications & Preferences
You may opt in or out of push notifications via device settings. These notifications are designed to enhance your experience.
10. Data Security
- Secure Firebase storage
- Google-based authentication
- Minimal data collection
While we take precautions, no method of data transmission is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through the app, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at:
privacy@dancefinder.app
Thank You
We appreciate your trust. DanceFinder is committed to helping you discover dance events safely and respectfully.