This section outlines Swan Pilates & Dance’s dedication to privacy, explaining how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information to ensure a trusted and secure experience.
Swan Pilates & Dance is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Swan Pilates & Dance is a UK-based Pilates and ballet instruction business.
We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website or by request.
How does Swan Pilates & Dance protect my data?
Find clear answers about how we collect, use and safeguard your personal information.
What personal information do you collect?
We collect only necessary data such as contact details to provide our services. We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Personal identification details: name and contact details (such as phone number, email address and home address)
- Health information provided via PAR-Q forms: relevant physical or medical conditions that may affect participation in classes (as provided by you)
- Information relating to class bookings and attendance
- Emergency contact information
- Photos or videos (only with explicit consent)
- Website usage data (via cookies, where consent is given)
How is my data used?
We use your personal data to:
- Maintain appropriate records for insurance and legal purposes
- Manage class bookings and communicate with you
- Ensure your safety during sessions through health screening
- Improve our website and services (where consent is given)
Do you share my information with third parties?
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only when:
- Necessary to process payments or comply with tax/insurance obligations
- Required by law or for safeguarding
- Needed for emergency medical care
How can I update or delete my personal data?
You can contact us anytime to modify or remove your information from our records.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We cprocess your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract – to provide classes and services you have booked.
- Explicit consent – for processing health information provided in PAR-Q forms
- Legitimate interests – for running and managing the business
- Legal obligations – where required for insurance or legal claims
Health Information and How your Data is Stored
Health information collected via PAR-Q/Registration forms is classified as special category data under uk GDPR.
We only collect and process this data with your explicit consent and solely for the purpose of ensuring your safety and suitability to participate in classes.
Your data is securely stored using systems including Google Forms and Google Drive. We take appropraite technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including password protection and restricted access.
Data Retention
We retain client records, including PAR-Q/registration forms for up to 9 years after your last class for insurance and legal purposes. After this period your data is securely deleted.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
We will respond to all requests within one month. To exercise these rights please contact: alison@swanpilates.uk

Cookies
We use cookies to improve website functionality and analyse traffic.
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies and manage your preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool.
We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent in accordance with UK GDPR.
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or your data please contact alison@swanpilates.uk
Contact Us
For any questions about how your data is handled, you can contact us using the form below or via the methods listed:
Email: alison@swanpilates.uk
Phone: 07466 577690
