Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 01/09/2025
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Dance Awards Ireland® (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data, and how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.danceawardsireland.com, purchase tickets, or interact with us in any other way.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the Data Protection Acts in Ireland.
1. Who We Are
Dance Awards Ireland® is operated by:
Dance Awards Ireland – Company Number: 755086 (Registered in the Republic of Ireland)
Dance Awards Ireland (ROI/IE) CIC – Company Number: NI723562 (Registered in Northern Ireland)
Headquarters:
52 Mill Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 1AG, Northern Ireland
Email: info@danceawardsireland.com
We operate on a cross-border basis across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Identity Information – Name, date of birth (where relevant for ticket categories)
Contact Information – Email address, phone number, postal address
Payment Information – Card/payment details (processed securely via Stripe, PayPal, or TicketSource — we do not store your payment information)
Event Information – Ticket purchases, attendance details, dietary/accessibility requirements
Technical Information – IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited (via analytics cookies)
3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal data when you:
Purchase tickets via our website or external ticketing partners
Sign up for our newsletter or marketing emails
Contact us by email, phone, or social media
Use our website (via cookies and similar technologies)
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:
Provide tickets and process orders
Communicate event updates, changes, or important information
Send marketing materials (where you have opted in)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on the following legal bases:
Contract – To fulfil your ticket order or event booking
Consent – For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
Legal obligation – To comply with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
Legitimate interest – For event administration and to improve services
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with trusted service providers, including:
Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal
Ticketing platforms: TicketSource, Eventbrite
Email marketing platforms: Mailchimp
Analytics services: Google Analytics (only if you consent to cookies)
We do not sell your data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent for marketing
Lodge a complaint with:
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland, or
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@danceawardsireland.com.
9. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies – Required for site functionality (e.g., privacy preferences, logging in, processing payments)
Performance & Analytics Cookies – Track usage and help us improve the site (only used if you consent)
Functionality Cookies – Remember preferences (e.g., language settings)
Marketing & Advertising Cookies – Track browsing habits for targeted ads or measuring campaign performance (only used if you consent)
Third-party cookies may be set by services we use, including:
Google Analytics – Website performance tracking
Stripe & PayPal – Secure payment processing
TicketSource / Eventbrite – Ticket sales and event booking integration
Social media platforms – For embedded content or sharing tools (e.g., Instagram, Facebook)
10. Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies by:
Adjusting your settings in our cookie banner
Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
11. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
13. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@danceawardsireland.com
Postal Address: DA, 52 Mill Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 1AG, Northern Ireland