BollyStep Frankfurt – Privacy Policy (Short Version) 

Last updated: 13 September 2023


1. Controller

BollyStep Frankfurt
 Owner: Vivethinyi Vivekanantham-Tharmaratnam
 Ahornstraße 80, 65933 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
 Email: [email protected]
 Website: www.bollystepfrankfurt.de


2. Data We Collect

We process the following personal data:

  • Contact information (name, email, phone number)
  • Account and payment details (for Stripe or GoCardless subscriptions)
  • Usage data (website interactions, course registrations)


3. Purpose of Processing

  • Registration and management of dance class memberships
  • Payment processing via Stripe or GoCardless
  • Communication (emails, newsletters, course updates)
  • Marketing and promotional offers (only with consent)
  • Ensuring website functionality, security, and analytics


4. Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
  • Legitimate interests (course management, marketing, website functionality)
  • Contractual necessity (payment and membership processing)


5. Payment Data

All payment data (bank account, card information) is securely processed exclusively via Stripe or GoCardless. We do not store sensitive payment details on our servers.


6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure website functionality
  • Remember preferences and login status
  • Analyze website usage (for performance and improvement)

You can manage or reject cookies in your browser settings. For marketing cookies, explicit consent is required.


7. Newsletter & Marketing

  • Newsletters and promotional emails are sent only with consent.
  • You can unsubscribe at any time via a link in the newsletter or by contacting us.


8. Social Media

  • We may process personal data when interacting via Instagram, Facebook, or other platforms.
  • Social media providers may transfer data internationally under applicable data protection frameworks (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework).


9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority


10. Acceptance

By registering for a membership or subscribing to a course, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.