Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Rikud Movement Studio respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for classes, attend our studio, or interact with our mobile communications.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for classes, book studio space, sign waivers, or communicate with us. This may include:

  • Contact Details: Full name, email address, physical address, and phone number.

  • Student & Family Information: Student names, dates of age/birth (for age-appropriate class placement and minor safety), and parent/guardian details.

  • Health & Emergency Data: Emergency contact names and phone numbers, as well as relevant medical notes, allergies, or physical accommodations disclosed for student safety during dance classes.

  • Financial Information: Payment card details and billing addresses (processed securely through third-party payment gateways; we do not store full credit card numbers).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Manage student enrollments, attendance tracking, waitlists, and tuition billing.

  • Communicate regarding class schedules, studio closures, recitals, events, and account updates.

  • Ensure student safety by keeping instructors informed of emergency contacts and medical/injury notes.

  • Improve our programs, studio website, and customer service experience.

3. SMS / Mobile Communication Privacy Policy

If you opt in to receive text messages from us:

  • Information Collection: We collect your mobile phone number and SMS consent preferences.

  • Use of Information: Mobile information collected through SMS opt-in will be used solely for transmitting transactional notifications (e.g., class updates, roster changes, weather cancellations) and marketing communications related to our studio programs.

  • Data Sharing Disclosure: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances.

  • Opt-Out Rights: You may opt out of receiving SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message or updating your notification preferences in your customer profile. For support, reply HELP or contact us at info@rikudstudio.com or (646)-833-8380.

4. Photo & Video Release

As a dance studio, we occasionally capture photos and videos of classes, rehearsals, and performances for promotional use (such as social media, our website, and marketing materials). Parents or adult students opt out of this promotional media usage by leaving the photo/video release checkbox unchecked during the registration process in our studio management system.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal and financial information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Children's Privacy

We offer classes for children and minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 18 without parental consent. All accounts and class registrations for minors must be managed by a parent or legal guardian.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our studio practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

Rikud Movement Studio

607A Vanderbilt Ave

info@rikudstudio.com

(646)-833-8380