Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide you with the best experience on our platform. When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us about dance workshops and events, we collect your name, email address, and any messages you send. We also gather information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on each page, and the links you click.

Additionally, we automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and optimize the content for social dancing guides, kizomba event information, and festival updates. We may also collect location information if you grant permission, which helps us provide relevant information about events near you in the Algarve region.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver our services and improve your experience. Your data helps us send you updates about upcoming dance workshops, kizomba evenings in Faro, and seasonal festivals along the Algarve coast. We analyze usage patterns to enhance our website's content, structure, and performance.

We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you relevant information about dance events and activities for seniors. We never sell your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements. Your information is used solely for legitimate business purposes related to our dance and leisure activities platform.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. If you wish to review, update, or remove your data from our systems, you can contact us directly. We will respond to your requests within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

You have the right to withdraw consent for communications at any time. If you no longer wish to receive newsletters about dance workshops, kizomba events, or festival updates, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. These small text files help us remember your preferences, understand how you navigate our content about social dancing and leisure activities, and improve site functionality. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for longer periods.

We also use analytics cookies to gather information about how visitors interact with our site. These tools help us understand which sections about kizomba evenings, partner dance workshops, and festival guides are most popular. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent, though this may affect your experience on our site.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use secure servers and encryption protocols to safeguard your data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and practice safe browsing habits when accessing our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. When you access external links about dance venues, event organizers, or related services in the Algarve region, we encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.