Dance Sport Trust
Privacy Policy
Introduction
Dance Sport Trust (DST) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This policy explains what information may be processed when you visit our website, how that information is used, when it may be shared, and the steps taken to protect it.
This website operates primarily as an informational and signposting resource. We do not operate user accounts, membership portals, mailing lists, or interactive data collection forms.
1. Who We Are
Dance Sport Trust (DST)
An unincorporated association established in England and Wales
Website: www.dancesporttrust.org
Email: info@dancesporttrust.org
For the purposes of UK data protection law, DST acts as the data controller for any personal data processed directly in connection with this website.
2. Information We May Process
We do not actively collect personal information through forms, logins, account registration, or mailing lists on this website.
However, limited information may be processed in the following ways:
a) Essential Technical Data
This website is hosted by Wix. As part of standard website functionality, essential technical data such as IP address, browser type and device information may be processed automatically to ensure the secure and effective operation of the site.
DST does not use analytics, behavioural tracking, advertising cookies or profiling tools.
b) Email Contact
If you contact us by email, we will use the information you provide solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not use email information for marketing purposes and do not share it with third parties unless required by law.
c) Phone Contact
If you contact us by phone, we may receive limited personal information such as your name, phone number, call record, and any information you choose to share during the call.
We use this information solely to manage and respond to enquiries where appropriate.
Please do not send sensitive information by text message or WhatsApp message. Dance Sport Trust does not provide emergency support, safeguarding intervention, medical advice, legal advice or counselling. If your concern is urgent, please contact the appropriate emergency service, safeguarding authority or professional support service.
d) Donations and Payments
If you choose to make a donation or payment, relevant payment information may be processed securely by third-party payment providers, including Stripe.
DST does not store or process full payment card details directly. Payment providers process payment information in accordance with their own privacy, security and regulatory obligations.
Donor information may be retained where necessary for accounting, record-keeping, payment administration, fraud prevention, dispute management, and legal obligations.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Where personal data is processed, this is done on one or more of the following bases:
Legitimate interests, to operate and secure the website.
Consent, where you contact us directly or choose to make a donation.
Legal obligation, in relation to financial record-keeping where donations or payments are made.
4. How We Use Information
Any information processed in connection with this website is used only to:
Maintain and secure the website.
Respond to direct enquiries.
Administer donations or payments where applicable.
Keep appropriate financial and accounting records.
Comply with legal, regulatory or accounting requirements.
We do not use personal data for marketing, advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or trade personal data.
Technical data may be processed by Wix to enable the functioning and security of the website.
Where donations or payments are made, relevant information may be processed by secure third-party payment providers, including Stripe.
Information may also be shared where required by law, regulation, accounting duties, fraud prevention obligations, or payment dispute processes.
6. Data Storage and Security
Information processed via Wix, Stripe and other third-party service providers is handled using the security measures provided by those platforms.
DST takes reasonable steps to protect any information it directly receives, including limiting access to appropriate authorised individuals and using secure account access where available.
DST does not store full card details or operate its own payment-processing systems.
7. Data Retention
Email correspondence is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to the enquiry or manage ongoing communication.
Financial records relating to donations or payments are retained in accordance with legal, accounting and record-keeping requirements.
DST does not maintain a marketing database or personal user profiles.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, individuals have rights relating to their personal data, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of identifiable data.
If you have contacted us directly and wish to make such a request, please email:
9. Children’s Privacy
While DST’s work relates to dancers of all ages, this website is intended for adults, including parents, teachers and professionals.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The current version will always be available on this page.
Last updated: 16 June 2026