Privacy Policy
Welcome to LatinMap.com, your platform for discovering and experiencing the vibrant world of Latin dance. Protecting your privacy is our top priority. We are transparent about how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data.
This privacy policy explains your rights and describes our practices, particularly in line with European privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What Data Do We Collect?
1.1 Personal Data
When you register or interact with LatinMap.com, we may collect the following information:
- Name and email address
- Phone number (if you create a professional or ambassador account)
- Payment details for premium features (processed securely through external payment providers)
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our platform, we may collect technical data such as:
- IP address and device type
- Browser type and version
- Language preferences
- Referring URLs and pages visited
Why? This helps us analyse trends, manage our platform, and optimise your user experience.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These small files help us remember your preferences, manage logins, and analyse usage patterns. For more details, read our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Data
2.1 To Provide Our Services
We use your data to:
- Personalise your experience, including recommendations for events and organisers
- Send order confirmations
- Communicate important updates or system notifications
2.2 Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you newsletters, event updates, and promotional offers. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.
2.3 Aggregated Data
We analyse anonymised data for statistical purposes, such as improving platform performance or understanding user preferences.
3. Sharing Your Data
3.1 Third Parties
We only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary to:
- Enable communication with event organisers for events you have attended
These parties are contractually obligated to comply with GDPR and to protect your data.
3.2 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or government regulations.
4. Data Security
We implement robust measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Firewalls and multi-factor authentication for system access
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:
- User account data: Retained until you delete your account
- Payment details: Retained for tax or legal purposes (up to 7 years under EU regulations)
6. Your Rights
As an EU-based platform, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used format.
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your data, such as marketing or profiling.
To exercise your rights, please contact us via the contact form (account required).
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are used for:
- Authentication (keeping you logged in)
- Analytics (understanding user behavior to improve the platform)
- Personalization (suggesting events and brands based on your preferences)
You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser at any time. Please note that some functionalities may not work properly if cookies are disabled. For more information, read our Cookie Policy.
8. External Links
Our platform may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. Always review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notifications. The latest version will always be available on this page.
10. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact us via the contact form (account required).
Version: 25-03-2025
Last Updated: 11-04-2025