Turning Pointe Dance Studio
A Professional School of Classical and Contemporary Dance
Turning Pointe Dance Studio / TP Dance Studio Inc. Privacy Policy
Turning Pointe Dance Studio
TP Dance Inc.
509 Thomas B. Landers Road
Falmouth, MA 02536
774-361-9510
laura@turningpointedancestudio.org
I. Information Collected
TP Dance Inc. dba Turning Pointe Dance Studio (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Turning Pointe Dance Studio”) may collect any and all information reasonably necessary for Company to provide its programs, classes, services, communications, registrations, and related offerings.
This may include, but is not limited to, a student’s or parent/guardian’s name, address, email address, phone number, emergency contact information, student age or date of birth, dance experience, class registration details, attendance history, payment information, medical or allergy information voluntarily provided for student safety, and any other information voluntarily provided to Company by a student, parent, guardian, customer, or commercial partner.
Company may also collect information related to use of its website or online systems, including information about your computer, browser, IP address, operating system, browser type, usage history, and other technical information. Company may use technological means to collect relevant data, including cookies and similar tracking technologies.
II. Cookies
Company may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience. This may include, but is not limited to, keeping a user logged in between sessions, maintaining user preferences, improving website functionality, analyzing site traffic, and supporting marketing or communication efforts.
Company may cooperate with third-party service providers or partners who use cookies or similar technologies to help Company operate its website, process registrations, analyze traffic, or market its programs and services. Use of the website may require consent to the use of cookies where required by law.
III. Use of Information
Company may use collected information for any and all lawful purposes. In particular, but without limitation, this includes using information to provide dance classes, workshops, camps, performances, events, registration services, customer service, billing, payment processing, scheduling, student placement, safety communications, and other services related to Turning Pointe Dance Studio.
Company may use collected information for communication and marketing purposes, including sending information regarding classes, workshops, summer programs, performances, events, registration deadlines, studio announcements, promotions, and other goods or services provided by Company or its partners.
Company may also use collected information for analytics, internal analysis, operational planning, customer support, safety, legal compliance, and improvement of Company’s programs and services.
As part of using collected information for its own purposes and for the benefit of its customers, Company may share information with entities that process data for Company. Company may also share information with other businesses, service providers, government entities, or other parties where necessary to comply with the law, respond to subpoenas, protect Company’s rights, prevent fraud, or for any other lawful purpose.
IV. Protection of Data and Sharing Information with Third Parties
Company will take commercially reasonable steps to protect user, student, and customer data and to prevent unauthorized or unintentional disclosure of such data.
Company may share information with vendors, consultants, contractors, and other third-party service providers that work for or with Company. Examples may include, but are not limited to, payment processors, registration platforms, website hosts, email providers, text message providers, customer service providers, marketing platforms, data analysis providers, photography or videography vendors, e-signature providers, and software systems used to operate the studio.
Company may allow selected third parties to use tracking technology on the website, which may enable them to collect data about how users interact with the website over time. This information may be used to analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, improve Company’s communications, and better understand online activity.
Company may disclose information to any other party if necessary to investigate fraud, suspected fraud, policy violations, safety concerns, legal claims, or any situation where Company believes it is necessary to share information to protect a person, property, Company, or the public.
Company may transfer information held by Company to any successor organization, including but not limited to an organization that purchases, merges with, or otherwise acquires Company or its assets. Company may also share and transfer information with affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies, or related organizations.
Use of the website, registration for classes, or participation in Company’s programs constitutes consent to the information sharing or transfers described in this Privacy Policy, to the extent allowed by law.
V. Information Retention
Company shall use commercially reasonable methods to store and retain user, student, parent/guardian, and customer information. However, Company disclaims, to the extent allowable by law, any express or implied warranties or guarantees regarding the storage or protection of user data.
In general, Company may retain information for a period of up to seven years after a student, parent/guardian, customer, or user ceases to be active with Company. However, this is a general policy and not a commitment to retain information for any specific period of time. Company may purge records or delete information for any lawful reason.
Similarly, this is not a commitment to destroy information after seven years. Company may retain information longer if necessary for any commercially reasonable or lawful purpose. Such purposes may include, but are not limited to, accounting, tax records, insurance, legal compliance, dispute resolution, safety records, investigation of violations of Company policies or law, records retained in backups, or technological limitations that make continued retention appropriate.
VI. Use of Services by Minors
Company provides dance education and related services to minors. Because many Turning Pointe Dance Studio students are minors, Company may collect information about minors as reasonably necessary to provide classes, programs, performances, camps, workshops, registration, scheduling, billing, safety communications, and related services.
Company does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through its website or online systems without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by law. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for registering minors for Company programs and for providing accurate information on behalf of the minor.
Company may communicate with parents or guardians regarding a minor student’s registration, attendance, safety, billing, classes, performances, events, and studio-related matters.
Company reserves the right to cancel a registration, restrict access, or delete information if Company determines that information was submitted by a minor without appropriate parent or guardian consent, or if Company otherwise determines such action is appropriate.
VII. Requests to Review or Delete Information
Upon written request, Company may use commercially reasonable means to provide a summary of personal information held by Company to the person making the request, or to a parent or legal guardian where the information concerns a minor student.
Unless required by law, Company reserves the right to decline such a request. To the extent allowable by applicable law, Company reserves the right to charge or bill the requesting person for any costs associated with responding to the request.
Unless a shorter time is required by law, Company’s general policy is to provide a response to such a request within 30 days. However, to the extent allowable by law, Company disclaims any liability and disclaims any express or implied warranties regarding the timeframe for a response.
Upon written request, Company may use commercially reasonable means to delete personal information held by Company. However, unless required by law, Company reserves the right to decline such a request. Even if Company grants a deletion request, Company may retain records as required by law or as necessary for Company’s operations, including but not limited to records related to accounting, payments, tax obligations, insurance, legal compliance, safety, disputes, or business records.
Requests may be sent to:
Turning Pointe Dance Studio / TP Dance Inc.
509 Thomas B. Landers Road
Falmouth, MA 02536
laura@turningpointedancestudio.org
VIII. Jurisdiction
Company is primarily located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To the extent allowable by law, this Privacy Policy shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and applicable United States federal law.
To the extent permissible by law, use of the website, registration for Company programs, or participation in Company services constitutes agreement that any dispute, claim, lawsuit, or other action relating to this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of Massachusetts and shall be brought in the appropriate courts located in Massachusetts.
Company does not specifically target the European Union or the European Economic Area. Company may, in its sole discretion, respond to requests made under the GDPR or similar privacy laws from other jurisdictions. However, such compliance shall not constitute voluntarily submitting to any jurisdiction outside Massachusetts or the United States, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
IX. Most Recent Update
This policy was most recently updated on May 4, 2026. Company reserves the right to revise, amend, or change this Privacy Policy at any time upon providing reasonable notice to users, customers, students, parents, or guardians, where required by law.