Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how alpengrund.org collects and uses your personal information when you participate in our bachata and salsa workshops. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We respect your personal information and take appropriate measures to safeguard it according to applicable Swiss and European data protection laws.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services. When you register for our weekend workshops, we gather your name, email address, phone number, date of birth to verify age eligibility for our 45+ programs, and emergency contact details. We also collect information about your dance experience level, physical abilities, and any health considerations relevant to our classes.

Additionally, we automatically collect certain data when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on our site, and referring website. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you interact with our platform.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to facilitate your registration for bachata and salsa workshops, communicate with you about class schedules, venue details, and community fiesta events with live music performances. Your data helps us personalize your experience and tailor our beginner-friendly Latin dance classes to your needs.

We analyze usage patterns to improve our website functionality, course content, and social dance floor etiquette instruction. We may also use your information to send newsletters about upcoming workshops, rhythm and movement foundations training, and community events. We never sell your personal data to third parties and only share information with trusted partners necessary to deliver our services.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. Under Swiss data protection law, you can request a copy of the data we hold about you and understand how we process it. You may withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

You have the right to object to certain processing activities and request the restriction of your data. If you believe we have mishandled your information, you may file a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner. We respond to all legitimate requests within thirty days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your website experience and analyze how visitors interact with our platform. Essential cookies are necessary for website functionality, such as maintaining your session during registration. Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are most popular and how users navigate our site to optimize the user experience.

We use preference cookies to remember your settings and choices. Marketing cookies may be used to display relevant content about our bachata workshops and salsa classes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to fully access our website features.

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers. We maintain secure databases with restricted access and regularly update our security protocols to address emerging threats.

While we implement industry-standard protections, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Workshop registration data is typically retained for the duration of your participation and one year afterward for communication purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations that may require us to maintain certain records.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services following such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.