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Privacy & Cookie Notice

Last updated: November 3, 2025

Introduction

Social Dance Network ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by KEREN CAPITAL, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (File Number: 3445027, formed August 14, 2020). We operate the website https://www.socialdance.network and mobile application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

Facebook Authentication Data

When you sign in with Facebook, we collect only the minimum information necessary to authenticate you and provide our service:

Information We Collect from Facebook:

  • Your Facebook profile name
  • Your Facebook profile picture
  • Your Facebook email address
  • Your Facebook user ID (used for authentication purposes only)

Data We Do NOT Access:

  • Your Facebook posts or timeline content
  • Your Facebook videos
  • Your liked pages or interests
  • Private messages or conversations
  • Friends list or social connections
  • Birthday, age range, gender, or location data
  • Any extended profile information beyond basic public profile

Privacy First: We only request the minimum Facebook permissions necessary (email and public_profile). All Facebook data is processed according to both our Privacy Policy and Facebook's Data Policy. We use this information solely to authenticate you and provide personalized access to our dance event discovery platform.

Usage Data

We may collect information about how you use our Service, including:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Events you view or interact with
  • Search queries and filters used
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)

Analytics and Performance Data (PostHog)

We use PostHog, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to understand how users interact with our Service. With your consent, we may collect:

Analytics Data (with your consent):

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage and user interactions
  • Performance metrics (page load times, errors)
  • Anonymous user journey analysis
  • Device and browser information

User Experience Data (optional, with explicit consent):

  • Session recordings (personal data is automatically masked)
  • Heatmaps showing click and scroll patterns
  • User interaction patterns to optimize interface design
  • Error tracking and debugging information

PostHog Privacy Features:

  • Data processed on EU servers for GDPR compliance
  • Personal information (passwords, emails, phone numbers) automatically masked in recordings
  • You can opt-out of all or specific types of analytics at any time
  • Data retention limits applied (recordings deleted after 90 days)
  • No data sold to third parties

Your Control: You can manage your analytics preferences through our privacy settings, accessible from your account menu. You can enable or disable different types of data collection independently.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Authenticate your identity and provide secure access to your account
  • Display your name and profile picture in your account settings
  • Communicate with you via email about account-related matters (with your consent)
  • Personalize your experience and show relevant dance events based on your preferences and saved favorites
  • Send push notifications about new events in your area (only with your consent)
  • Improve our Service and develop new features
  • Communicate with you about Service updates or support issues
  • Analyze usage patterns and user behavior to optimize our platform (via PostHog analytics, with your consent)
  • Monitor performance and fix technical issues to provide a better user experience
  • Conduct user experience research to improve interface design and functionality

Data Minimization:

We only collect the minimum Facebook data necessary (email and public_profile). We do not access your social connections, demographic information, or any extended profile data beyond what's required for basic authentication and account display.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations (see our Law Enforcement Request Policy for details on how we handle government requests)
  • To protect our rights and the safety of our users
  • With service providers who assist in operating our Service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Third-Party Service Providers:

  • PostHog (Analytics): EU-based analytics platform for user behavior analysis and performance monitoring
  • Facebook (Authentication): For secure login and profile information (with your permission)
  • Hosting Services: For data storage and application hosting
  • Push Notification Services: For delivering event notifications (with your consent)

All service providers are bound by strict data processing agreements and GDPR compliance requirements.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication using NextAuth.js
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze how our Service is used. You have control over what types of cookies you accept.

Essential Cookies (Always Active):

  • Authentication and security
  • Basic functionality and user preferences
  • Session management

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies (Your Choice):

  • PostHog analytics tracking
  • Page view and interaction analytics
  • Performance monitoring
  • Error tracking and debugging

These help us understand how users interact with our Service and improve functionality.

User Experience Cookies (Your Choice):

  • Session recordings (with personal data masked)
  • Heatmap data collection
  • User journey analysis

These help us optimize the user interface and user experience design.

Managing Cookie Preferences:

  • Use our privacy settings (accessible from your account menu)
  • Configure browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Opt-out of specific analytics categories while keeping others
  • Change preferences at any time

Facebook Login and Data Control

We use Facebook Login only for secure authentication. You have full control over your data:

What We Request:

We only request the minimum required Facebook permissions: email and public_profile (name and profile picture). These are standard permissions required for any Facebook Login integration.

Managing Your Data:

  • Visit Facebook Settings → Apps and Websites → Social Dance Network to review or remove the app connection
  • Use our Data Deletion page to request complete removal of your data from our systems
  • Contact privacy@socialdance.network for any data-related requests

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Disconnect Facebook Login from your account by removing the app in Facebook Settings
  • Opt-out of analytics and tracking (PostHog) while continuing to use the Service
  • Control which types of analytics data are collected (analytics, session recordings, heatmaps, performance)
  • Request deletion of your analytics data from PostHog
  • Access reports on what analytics data has been collected about you

Easy Privacy Controls:

  • Privacy Settings: Access from your account menu to control all analytics preferences
  • Granular Control: Enable/disable specific types of data collection independently
  • Immediate Effect: Changes take effect immediately and apply to future data collection
  • Data Retention: Analytics data automatically deleted after retention periods

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@socialdance.network.

GDPR Compliance & Legal Basis

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. Our data processing is based on the following legal grounds:

Legal Basis for Data Processing:

  • Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our dance events service
  • Legitimate Interests: Basic analytics and security measures to operate the service
  • Consent: Advanced analytics, session recordings, heatmaps, and marketing communications
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

GDPR Rights & Compliance:

  • Transparent Processing: Clear information about what data we collect and why
  • Consent Management: Easy-to-use privacy controls for analytics and tracking
  • Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for our stated purposes
  • Purpose Limitation: Data used only for the purposes disclosed to you
  • Retention Limits: Data deleted according to defined retention schedules
  • Data Subject Rights: Full support for access, rectification, erasure, and portability

International Data Transfers:

  • PostHog: Data processed on EU servers with GDPR compliance
  • Facebook: Subject to Facebook's Privacy Policy and data transfer safeguards
  • Other Services: All international transfers protected by appropriate safeguards

Push Notifications

We may send you push notifications about new dance events in your area. You can:

  • Opt-in to notifications when prompted by the app
  • Disable notifications at any time in your browser or device settings
  • Customize notification preferences in your account settings

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Business Information & Verification

Social Dance Network is operated by KEREN CAPITAL, LLC, a legitimate business entity registered in Delaware. Business verification documentation is available upon request for qualified partners and regulatory purposes.

Operating Company Details

Legal Name: KEREN CAPITAL, LLC

State of Formation: Delaware, United States

Formation Date: August 14, 2020

File Number: 3445027

Business Type: Technology Development & Software Solutions

Contact Information

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

Privacy Email: privacy@socialdance.network

Support Email: help@socialdance.network

Business Contact: ken@kerencap.com

Phone: 844-777-0211

Business Address: 8 The Green, Suite B, Dover, DE 19901, United States

Website: https://www.socialdance.network