Dance Ace Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Dance Ace ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and web application, accessible via desktop and mobile browsers. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites operate, enhance functionality, remember preferences, and analyse user activity.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are deleted.
  • First‑party cookies – set by Dance Ace.
  • Third‑party cookies – set by external services such as Stripe.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies enable core features such as:

  • User login and authentication
  • Secure account access
  • Form submissions
  • Competition and lesson management features

These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled via our cookie controls.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Used to improve user experience, such as:

  • Remembering user settings and preferences
  • Keeping you logged in between sessions

2.3 Analytics Cookies (if implemented)

Used to understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve performance, including:

  • Page visits
  • Feature usage
  • Device/browser types

If analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) are added in the future, we will update this policy and request user consent where required.

2.4 Third‑Party Cookies

Our third‑party partners may set cookies, including:

  • Stripe – to facilitate secure payment processing
  • Supabase – for authentication and app performance features
  • Hosting provider (name will be added once confirmed)

3. Cookies We Use

Below is an example list (to be updated as the platform develops):

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
supabase-auth-token Supabase Authentication and secure login Strictly Necessary Session/Persistent
stripe_sid Stripe Secure payment processing Strictly Necessary Session
session_id Dance Ace User session persistence Strictly Necessary Session
preferences Dance Ace Store user display or interface preferences Functional Up to 1 year

We will update this table as additional cookies are implemented.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block third‑party cookies
  • Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Disabling certain cookies (especially strictly necessary ones) may affect the functionality of Dance Ace.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform functionality. Any significant updates will be communicated via platform notifications.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us at:

Email: info@danceace.co.uk

This Cookie Policy is designed to support UK GDPR and PECR compliance but does not constitute legal advice.

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