Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26th December 2025

The Greater Manchester Dance Collective (GMDC) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website or services.

1. Who We Are

The Greater Manchester Dance Collective (GMDC) is a non-profit, independent professional network supporting dance educators and students across Greater Manchester and the North West.

For the purposes of data protection law, GMDC is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact:
Email: hello@gmdc.org.uk

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Name
Email address
Job role and organisation (where relevant)
Information submitted via contact forms, membership forms, event bookings, or expressions of interest
Communication preferences
Any additional information you choose to provide

We do not knowingly collect data from children via this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and expressions of interest
Manage memberships and event bookings
Communicate about GMDC activities, CPD, and opportunities
Administer online resources and forums (where applicable)
Improve our services and website content

We only process your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, legitimate interest, or contractual necessity.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or where required by law.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

Your data may be shared only where necessary, for example:

With trusted service providers who support website functionality or event management
Where required by law or regulatory obligation

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in line with data protection legislation.

6. Your Rights

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

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and website performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. GMDC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated date shown above.