This Privacy Policy explains how Original Street Dance (“OSD”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores,
discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use any OSD-related services.
OSD is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, trainers, affiliated institutions, and
website users. We follow the principles of the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of
2021). By using our website or services, you consent to the terms outlined here.
1. What Information We Collect
We collect information to provide training, support, affiliation services, and access to our online platform.
A. Personal Identification Data
We may collect:
Full Name
Email Address
Contact Number
Gender
Nationality
Date of Birth
Emergency Contact Information
This information is required for registration, communication, and certification.
B. Student & Training Data
When enrolling in OSD programs, we collect:
Attendance and punctuality records
Level progress, grading, assessments
Exam participation and results
Homework or assignment submissions (if any)
Feedback from trainers and examiners
Studio/school affiliation information
This data helps us track student growth and ensure quality training.
C. Trainer & Partner Data
If you are a trainer or affiliated institution, we may collect:
Profile details
Certifications and qualifications
Assigned classes or institutions
Training performance
Attendance records
Uploaded training content
Communication logs
D. Payment & Transaction Data
For classes, workshops, affiliation fees, merchandise, or online platform subscriptions:
Payment transaction IDs
Invoice details
Payment confirmations
Note: We do not store full credit/debit card numbers. Payments are processed by secure,
PCI-DSS compliant gateways.
E. Technical & Usage Data
Automatically collected through cookies and analytics tools:
Browser type and version
Device information (mobile, tablet, laptop)
IP address & approximate location
Pages visited
Time spent on website
Login frequency
Error logs
F. Media Content
OSD conducts events, workshops, exams, and classes where photos/videos are taken.
We may collect:
Photos and videos taken by OSD staff/official photographers
Content voluntarily shared on social media
Testimonials submitted for promotional use
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information strictly for OSD operations and to improve our services.
A. Service Delivery
To register students, trainers, and partners
To provide online syllabus access
To schedule and manage classes
To issue certificates and level promotions
To track academic progress
B. Customer Communication
We use your information to:
Send class updates, reminders, and schedules
Notify about exams, events, or cancellations
Respond to inquiries and support tickets
Share newsletters, promotions, or new offerings
C. Legal Compliance & Safety
We may process your information to:
Comply with UAE regulations
Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
Maintain the integrity of our platform
Resolve disputes or enforce policies
D. Marketing & Promotions
We may use photos/videos in:
Social media posts
Website galleries
Promotional campaigns
Training decks or brochures
You may request removal of identifiable media.
3. How We Share Your Information
We only share information when necessary.
A. With Affiliated Studios & Schools
When you enroll through one of our partners, relevant data may be shared to:
Manage attendance and performance
Conduct examinations
Coordinate trainer assignments
B. With Trainers
Trainers may access student data required to conduct classes effectively.
C. Service Providers
We may share limited data with:
Payment gateways
Email/notification providers
Website hosting services
Cloud data storage platforms
These providers follow strict confidentiality agreements.
D. Legal Authorities
We may disclose data if:
Required by UAE law
Needed to protect OSD’s rights
Necessary to investigate fraud or misuse
4. Data Security
We take comprehensive measures to protect your data:
Encrypted communication protocols (HTTPS)
Access-controlled admin dashboards
Secure data storage (cloud-based with industry standards)
Regular cybersecurity audits
Internal data protection guidelines for trainers and staff
However, no digital transmission is 100% secure. Users are responsible for safeguarding their login
credentials.
5. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary:
Students
Training records and certifications retained for historical value
Personal data retained until deletion request
Trainers
Employment/engagement records retained as required by UAE labour regulations
Affiliated Partners
Contractual and performance data stored for legal compliance
6. Your Rights (UAE PDPL)
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction
Request deletion (unless legally required to retain)