Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 1, 2026

DanceRecruit ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website dancerecruit.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our platform. By using DanceRecruit, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account registration: name, email address, password, and role (dancer or coach)
  • Dancer profiles: name, location, dance styles, experience level, GPA, college class year, dance studio, audition video links, contact email, and social media handles
  • Coach/program listings: school name, location, division, dance styles, roster status, audition dates, contact email, coach name, social media links, and program photos
  • Payment information: processed securely through WooCommerce and Stripe; we do not store your full credit card number
  • Communications: messages you send to us via email or contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Display dancer profiles to coaches and program listings to dancers
  • Process subscription payments and manage billing
  • Send account-related emails (registration confirmation, subscription receipts, password resets)
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and gating rules (e.g., free vs. paid tier access)
  • Improve the platform based on usage patterns
  • Respond to customer support inquiries
  • Send promotional emails (you may opt out at any time)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With other users: Dancer profiles are visible to coaches with a paid subscription. Program listings are visible to all users, with contact details gated behind paid plans.
  • With service providers: We use third-party services including WooCommerce (payments), Stripe (payment processing), and Hostinger (hosting). These providers access your data only to perform services on our behalf.
  • Legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of DanceRecruit and its users.
  • Business transfers: If DanceRecruit is acquired or merges with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the platform may not function properly without them.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or billing purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@dancerecruit.com.

7. Children's Privacy

DanceRecruit is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Users between the ages of 13 and 17 should have parental consent before creating an account or submitting personal information on this platform.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, password hashing, and restricted database access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, including college program websites and social media profiles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on the site. Your continued use of DanceRecruit after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

DanceRecruit
Email: privacy@dancerecruit.com
Website: dancerecruit.com