Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Introduction

SHÉNOVA ("we," "our," or "us") is a California nonprofit dance collective committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our member portal (the "Platform"). This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable privacy laws.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account or use the Platform, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password
  • Profile Information: Profile picture (optional) and bio (optional)
  • Workshop Enrollment Data: Which workshops you enroll in, enrollment status, and enrollment history
  • Payment Information: When you pay for workshops, payment is processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store your credit card details.

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Platform, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, and user agent
  • Session Information: Login timestamps and session tokens
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and actions taken on the Platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process workshop enrollments and manage your participation
  • Communicate with you about workshops, updates, and your account
  • Display your profile to instructors and workshop organizers
  • Improve and optimize the Platform
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Workshop Instructors & Organizers: When you enroll in a workshop, your name and profile information may be shared with the instructor and organizers.
  • Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing, email services). These providers have access only to the information needed to perform their services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as the sources, purposes, and third parties with whom we share it.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, completing transactions).
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Platform services. We also retain information as necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Maintain workshop enrollment records

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls limiting who can access your data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as our YouTube channel or social media profiles). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

For users between 13 and 18 years of age, parental consent is required, and a parent or guardian must agree to our Terms of Use on their behalf.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and local storage to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze Platform usage. Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function (e.g., authentication, security)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:

SHÉNOVA

Eamil: official@shenovadance.org

Website: shenovadance.org

For CCPA requests, please include "CCPA Request" in your communication and provide sufficient information for us to verify your identity.