Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026/02/10
This Privacy Policy explains how The Heels Movement ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.
By using our website, creating an account, or booking sessions, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services.
1.1 Personal Information
When you create an account or book a session, we may collect:
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Full name
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Email address
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Contact number
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Login credentials (stored securely in encrypted form)
1.2 Booking Information
Class or session bookings
Attendance history
1.3 Payment Information
Payments are processed securely via Payfast, a third-party payment gateway.
We do not store or process your credit/debit card details on our website.
All payment information is handled directly by Payfast in accordance with their security and privacy standards.
For more information, please review Payfast’s privacy policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Create and manage your user account
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Allow you to book and manage dance sessions
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Communicate important information about your bookings or account
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
Secure servers and encrypted data storage
Restricted access to personal data
Secure login and authentication systems
While we take data protection seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your information may only be shared:
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With service providers required to operate the website (e.g. hosting services)
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With Payfast for payment processing
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If required by law or legal process
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use basic cookies to:
Maintain login sessions
Improve website functionality and user experience
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You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction or updates to your information
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Request deletion of your account and personal data (subject to legal obligations)
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To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The Heels Movement
Email: info@theheelsmovement.com
Phone: 067 914 1157
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa.