BLCKOUT Arts Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2026
 

At BLCKOUT Arts, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, book a class, or participate in our activities.
 

1. Who We Are

BLCKOUT Arts provides creative classes and experiences that encourage self-expression, confidence, and community through dance, movement, and performance arts.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: blckoutarts@gmail.com
Website: blckoutarts.com
 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Personal Information

• Name

• Date of birth

• Address

• Telephone number

• Email address

Emergency Contact Information

• Emergency contact name

• Emergency contact telephone number

• Relationship to participant

Health Information

• Medical conditions or injuries

• Information relating to physical activity and participation

• Allergies or additional support requirements

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Cookies and analytics data
   

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process bookings and payments

• Communicate with you about classes and events

• Provide a safe environment for participants

• Respond to emergencies

• Manage attendance and class administration

• Improve our services and website

• Send marketing communications (where you have consented)

• Meet our legal and safeguarding obligations
   

4. Health Information

Certain information we collect, such as medical conditions or allergies, is considered sensitive personal data.

We only collect this information:

• To help keep participants safe during classes;

• To make reasonable adjustments where required;

• With your consent.

This information is only accessible to authorised personnel who need it to fulfil these purposes.
 

5. Marketing Communications

We may send you information about:

• New classes

• Events and workshops

• Special offers

• Updates from BLCKOUT Arts

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails; or

• Contacting us directly.
   

6. Photography and Video

Photographs and videos may occasionally be taken during classes and events for promotional purposes.

We will only use your image where:

• You have given your consent; or

• A parent or guardian has provided consent for a child participant.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
 

7. How We Store Your Information

We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure.

Your information may be stored:

• Within our website and booking platform;

• On secure password-protected systems;

• In secure cloud-based storage.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.
 

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Payment processors;

• Website and booking providers;

• Professional advisers;

• Emergency services where necessary;

• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.
   

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information;

• Request correction of inaccurate information;

• Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances;

• Restrict or object to certain processing;

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;

• Request a copy of your information in a portable format;

• Lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator.
   

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve website performance;

• Remember your preferences;

• Analyse website traffic;

• Support marketing activities.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
 

11. Children's Privacy

For participants under the age of 18, personal information must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.

We take additional care to protect children's information and only collect information necessary for the safe delivery of our services.
 

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.
 

13. Contact Us
 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

BLCKOUT Arts
Email: blckoutarts@gmail.com
Website: blckoutarts.com
 

If you are unhappy with how your information has been handled, you have the right to contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Website: https://ico.org.uk