Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Bailatica, we place the utmost importance on protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform connecting dance enthusiasts.

By using Bailatica, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read it carefully to understand our commitments to protecting your privacy.

Data Collected

We collect different categories of data to provide you with the best possible service:

Account Information

• Username and email address
• Password (stored encrypted)
• Date of birth (to verify you are over 18)
• Account type (dancer, teacher, organizer)

Profile Information

• Profile photos you choose to share
• Biography and personal description
• Location (city, optional GPS coordinates)
• Dance preferences (styles, level, role)

Usage Data

• Login history and platform interactions
• Messages exchanged with other users
• Events created or participated in

Use of Data

Your personal data is used to:

• Create and manage your user account
• Connect you with other dance enthusiasts
• Personalize your experience (partner search, nearby events)
• Send you important notifications about your account and platform activity
• Improve our services and develop new features

Data Sharing

Your personal data is never sold to third parties. Some information from your profile (username, photos, location, dance preferences) is visible to other platform users as part of the connection service.

We may share data with third parties only in the following cases:

• Technical providers necessary for platform operation (hosting, email sending)
• Legal obligations (responding to a court order)
• Protection of our rights and user safety

Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the platform:

• Essential cookies: necessary for login and secure browsing.
• Functional cookies: allow us to remember your preferences (language, display settings).
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how you use the platform to improve it.

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

• Password encryption with secure algorithms
• Secure connections via HTTPS
• Restricted access to personal data for our team
• Regular and secure backups

Your Rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Right of rectification: correct your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to portability: receive your data in a structured and commonly used format.
• Right to object: object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

Your data is kept as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be erased within 30 days, except for data we are legally required to retain.

Messages exchanged with other users may be retained by those users even after your account is deleted.

Protection of Minors

Bailatica is reserved for persons 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that a minor has registered, their account will be deleted.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. In case of significant changes, we will notify you by email or via a notification on the platform. We encourage you to check this page regularly.

Contact Us

For any questions regarding this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, you can contact us: