Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our platform, and improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on My Dance School:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that keep you logged in, remember your security preferences, and enable core functionality.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced features. For example, they may remember your preferred view settings or language preferences.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-auth-token | Authentication session | Session | Essential |
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| theme | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 1 year | Functional |
| demo-mode | Indicates demo mode session | Session | Functional |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Stripe: Payment processing cookies for secure transactions
- Google Fonts: Font loading (no tracking data collected)
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit, you can accept or customise your cookie preferences
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings
- Device Settings: Mobile devices often have settings to limit ad tracking and cookie use
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using core features of the platform, such as staying logged in or accessing your account.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@mydanceschool.co.uk
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.