Privacy Notice

Last updated: 24.04.25

Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Obsidian Cheer and Dance (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at: admin@obsidiancad.co.uk.

When you visit our website (https://obsidiancad.squarespace.com/), use our booking system, or engage with any of our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take this responsibility seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

If you do not agree with any part of this notice, we ask that you discontinue use of our services.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, booking system, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (collectively referred to as “Services”).

1. What Information Do We Collect?

In short: We collect personal information that you provide directly to us.

This may include:

  • Names

  • Email addresses

  • Phone numbers

  • Billing and mailing addresses

  • Debit/credit card details (via Stripe)

  • Medical information (if applicable)

  • Consent for photography/video usage

  • Any other personal details you choose to provide

Payment Data:

We collect data necessary to process your payments, such as your card number and security code. All payment data is stored and managed by Stripe. You can view Stripe’s privacy policy here: https://stripe.com/gb/privacy

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

In short: We process your information for legitimate business interests, to fulfil our contract with you, with your consent, or as required by law.

We may use your personal information to:

  • Communicate with you (e.g., policy updates, schedule changes)

  • Process and manage your payments

  • Deliver services you have booked

  • Respond to enquiries and offer support

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

  • Prevent fraud and secure our systems

  • Enforce our terms and policies

3. Will Your Information Be Shared With Anyone?

In short: We only share information with your consent, when legally required, to deliver services, or to protect rights and safety.

We may share your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you give us permission for a specific purpose

  • Legitimate interests: For our business operations

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfil our agreement with you

  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable law or legal process

  • Vital interests: To prevent harm or protect rights

We may also share data:

  • In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, sale, or restructuring

  • To protect the safety, security, or rights of you or others

4. Do We Use Cookies or Tracking Technologies?

In short: Yes, we may use cookies and similar technologies to gather and store information.

For more on our cookie usage, and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Notice below

5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

In short: We retain personal information as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

When we no longer need your information, we will delete it, anonymise it, or, if that’s not possible (e.g., backup storage), securely isolate it until deletion is possible.

6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

In short: We use appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal data.

While we do our best to protect your information, no electronic transmission is 100% secure. Use of our services is at your own risk. We encourage you to only use our services in a secure environment.

7. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

In short: If you are based in the UK or EEA, you may have certain rights under data protection laws, including:

  • Right to access and receive a copy of your data

  • Right to correct or delete your data

  • Right to restrict or object to processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email admin@obsidiancad.co.uk. We will act in accordance with applicable law.

If you believe your data is being unlawfully processed, you have the right to file a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local authority.
Find contact details here: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/article29/item-detail.cfm?item_id=612080

8. Controls for “Do Not Track” Features

Some browsers and mobile systems include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) option. Currently, there is no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals, so we do not respond to them. If this changes, we will update this notice accordingly.

9. Do We Make Updates to This Policy?

Yes. We may update this policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

10. How Can You Contact Us About This Policy?

For questions or concerns, please email:
📧 admin@obsidiancad.co.uk

11. How Can You Review, Update or Delete the Data We Collect from You?

You can request to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. Submit your request by emailing us at admin@obsidiancad.co.uk

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 24.04.25

This Cookie Policy explains how Obsidian Cheer and Dance ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://obsidiancad.squarespace.com/ (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (stored on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To operate our website effectively

  • To remember your preferences

  • To enhance your experience (e.g., smoother navigation)

  • To analyse website performance (e.g., how users interact with the site)

We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your consent or to sell your data to third parties.

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Essential Cookies
    These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, page navigation, and access to secure areas.

  2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
    These help us understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages are visited most often, and whether users experience any errors. We use this data to improve our services.

  3. Functionality Cookies
    These remember choices you make (e.g., your region or language) to provide a more personalized experience.

  4. Third-Party Cookies
    Some third-party services, such as payment processors (e.g., Stripe), may place their own cookies on your device to track usage or support transactions. Please refer to their privacy and cookie policies for more information.

How Can You Control Cookies?

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can usually adjust your browser settings to:

  • Remove cookies

  • Block cookies entirely

  • Alert you when cookies are being sent

Please note that blocking or disabling cookies may affect the functionality and experience of the website.

To learn more about how to control cookies on your browser, visit:

For general cookie opt-out options, visit:
👉 https://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in laws or our practices. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
📧 admin@obsidiancad.co.uk