Privacy Policy

Casa Samba ("we," "our," or "us") is an Afro-Brasilian cultural school of drumming, dance, and culture history, committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website casasamba.com and use our services, including purchasing products, enrolling in courses, and subscribing to memberships.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe/PayPal)
• Emergency contact information (for class enrollment)
• Digital signatures (for membership agreements)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use the information we collect to:

• Process transactions and send related information (confirmations, receipts, invoices)
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Manage your account and membership
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized transactions
• Comply with legal obligations

We use third-party payment processors, including Stripe and PayPal, to handle payment transactions. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

When you make a purchase, your payment information is transmitted directly to our payment processors using industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS). These processors have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information:

• Stripe Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
• PayPal Privacy Policy: paypal.com/privacy

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third parties who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, email delivery, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

9. 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. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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