Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy is issued by LODance LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), the operator of lodance.app and related applications and services (collectively, the "Service"). LODance is a dance education, history, and community platform. For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at hello@lodance.app.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through lodance.app, our mobile applications, and any connected services. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

3. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and any profile information you choose to provide (such as a profile photo or bio). When you use the Service, we also collect information you actively submit, including dance progress and skill tracking data, practice logs and lesson notes, dance preferences and goals, and content you share through community features such as connections and reviews.

Information Collected Automatically

We use analytics tools such as PostHog to understand how users interact with LODance. Depending on configuration, this may include pages visited, features used, device and browser information, approximate location derived from IP address, and interaction events. We use this information to improve the Service and do not use it for third-party advertising. This data is pseudonymous; while it may be associated with a session or device, we do not combine it with your name or contact information for advertising purposes.

What We Do Not Collect

We do not collect payment information. All subscription payments are processed directly through Apple App Store or Google Play Store using their secure payment systems. We never store, see, or have access to your credit card numbers or payment methods. We do not use Meta, TikTok, or other social advertising SDKs.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to authenticate you and maintain your account securely, personalize your experience based on your skill level and interests, track your progress and help you see your growth over time, operate and improve the Service, send important account and service-related notifications, respond to your inquiries and support requests, detect and prevent fraud or misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

5. How We Share Information

We share your information only with service providers that help us operate the Service. These categories include hosting and database infrastructure (Supabase), authentication providers (Supabase Auth, Google OAuth), analytics providers (PostHog), email and communications providers (Loops), content delivery and DNS (Vercel, Cloudflare), and error monitoring services. These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect your information.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

6. Payments and App Stores

If you subscribe to LODance through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, your payment is governed by the respective store's terms and privacy policy. We receive only a confirmation of your subscription status; we never receive or store your payment details.

7. User Profiles, Community Features, and Visibility

Some information you choose to share may be visible to other users depending on your settings. This includes profile details (display name, bio, photo), teacher-student and partner connections you accept, public studio information or reviews you submit, and shared progress items you choose to make visible. You can control the visibility of your profile and shared data through your account settings. Private data such as personal notes, lesson logs, and skill tracking is visible only to you unless you explicitly choose to share it.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for login sessions and authentication, remembering your preferences and settings, security and fraud prevention, and analytics (PostHog may use cookies or local storage to distinguish returning visitors). We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

9. Data Storage, Security, and Retention

Your data is stored securely on Supabase, which uses industry-standard encryption and security practices. We implement Row Level Security (RLS) to ensure that personal data is accessible only by you and authorized members of the LODance team. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain account and progress data while your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or de-identify personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, backup integrity, or dispute resolution. Analytics data is retained in pseudonymous form for up to 24 months.

10. Your Choices and Privacy Rights

You have the right to access your data and request a copy of all personal information we hold about you, download and export your dance progress, lesson notes, and profile information in a portable format, correct or update inaccurate information at any time through your account settings, and delete your account and request permanent deletion of all associated data.

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable law, including the right to restriction of processing, data portability, objection, or appeal. If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected and to request its deletion under the CCPA/CPRA. If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@lodance.app.

11. Children and Minors

LODance is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Users under the age of 18 should use LODance only with permission from a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@lodance.app.

12. International Users

LODance is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to such transfer and processing. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other lawful transfer mechanisms to protect data transferred internationally.

13. AI and Automated Processing

LODance may use artificial intelligence or automated systems to improve the Service, including features such as personalized recommendations, content organization, and data enrichment. When AI processing involves your personal data, it is subject to the same protections described in this Privacy Policy. We do not use your personal content to train third-party AI models.

14. Our Privacy Philosophy

We collect only what we need. Every piece of personal information we collect serves a specific purpose for your experience. We believe in privacy by design, collecting the minimum amount of data necessary to provide you with a great dance platform.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice via email or an in-app notification. Your continued use of LODance after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@lodance.app
Service: LODance — lodance.app