Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Sharpen Up DTT, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the websites www.sharpenupdtt.com and courses.sharpenupdtt.com (collectively, the “Sites”). Our services involve minors, specifically high school dancers, and we are committed to protecting the personal information of all users, including participants, parents, and guardians.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Sites, register for events, create accounts, or otherwise interact with our services. By using our Sites or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information. For minor participants, this information is provided by the minor’s parent or legal guardian:

  • Names (participant and parent/guardian)
  • Email addresses
  • Phone and cell phone numbers
  • Parent/guardian email addresses
  • Emergency contact information
  • Mailing address
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
  • Graduation year
  • Grade level
  • School/team name
  • Instagram handle
  • T-shirt size
  • Hometown and state

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Sites, we may automatically collect:

  • IP addresses
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

Minor Participant Data

For minor participants in our programs, we may collect the following information from the minor’s parent or legal guardian:

  • Name
  • Age and date of birth
  • School
  • Dance experience
  • Photographs and video

 

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through the following methods:

  • Registration forms (event registration and account registration)
  • Account creation on courses.sharpenupdtt.com
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Analytics tools (Google Analytics)
  • Payment processor (Stripe)
  • Direct communications (email, phone)
  • Event check-in

 

4. Purposes of Data Use

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Process event registrations and payments
  • Communicate with you about events, classes, and updates
  • Share recruiting profiles with college coaches (only with the explicit consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Ensure the safety of participants
  • Marketing communications (with consent; for minors, consent must be provided by the parent or legal guardian)

 

5. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your information with the following third parties:

  • Payment processors (Stripe – PCI compliant) for secure payment processing
  • College coaches (only with the explicit opt-in consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian)
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics) to understand site usage
  • Email service providers to send communications
  • Law enforcement agencies when required by law

 

We do NOT sell personal information to any third party.

 

6. Data Security

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

  • Encryption in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection practices

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

 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information in accordance with the following guidelines:

  • Personal information is retained as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services
  • Financial records are retained in accordance with legal requirements
  • Event records are retained for 3 years after the event
  • Data will be deleted or anonymized upon verified request, subject to legal obligations

When personal information is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

 

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information. For minor participants, these rights are exercised by the minor’s parent or legal guardian:

  • Access your personal information that we hold
  • Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restrict processing of your personal information
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured, commonly used format)
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@sharpenupdtt.com. For minor participants, the parent or legal guardian must submit the request on the minor’s behalf. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

 

9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Sharpen Up DTT, LLC is committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our services are accessible to children under 13 only with verifiable parental consent. We do not permit children under 13 to provide consent on their own behalf; all consent, data decisions, and rights related to a child’s personal information must be provided or exercised by the child’s parent or legal guardian.

Collection of Children’s Information

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. All personal information regarding children under 13 is collected directly from the parent or legal guardian. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

Parental Rights

Parents and legal guardians have the exclusive right to make decisions regarding their child’s personal information, including the right to:

  • Review the personal information collected from their child
  • Request deletion of their child’s personal information
  • Refuse further collection or use of their child’s information

Methods of Verifiable Parental Consent

We obtain verifiable parental consent from the parent or legal guardian through the following methods before collecting any personal information from or about a child:

  • Signed consent form (physical or electronic)
  • Email confirmation with follow-up verification

Data Minimization for Minors

We practice data minimization for minor participants, collecting only information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services and ensure participant safety.

Parents or legal guardians may contact us at info@sharpenupdtt.com with any questions or concerns regarding their child’s personal information, or to exercise any rights on the child’s behalf.

 

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, including:

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Categories of sources from which personal information is collected
  • Business or commercial purpose for collecting personal information
  • Categories of third parties with whom we share personal information
  • Specific pieces of personal information collected about you

Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale

We do not sell personal information. However, we provide an opt-out mechanism as required by California law. Our website includes a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

Right to Correct

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.

Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information

You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information to purposes necessary to provide the services you have requested.

“Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”

Our website provides a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link as required by California law. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

Financial Incentive Disclosures

We may offer membership pricing or loyalty programs. Any financial incentives offered are reasonably related to the value of the personal information provided. You may opt into or out of financial incentive programs at any time.

Data Categories

The following summarizes our data practices:

  • Categories collected: Identifiers, commercial information, internet activity, education information, geolocation data
  • Categories disclosed for a business purpose: Identifiers (to service providers), commercial information (to payment processors)
  • Categories sold or shared: None. We do not sell or share personal information.

Verification Process

When you submit a request to exercise your rights, we will verify your identity by matching information you provide with information we already have on file. We may ask you to provide additional information for verification purposes.

Authorized Agent Requests

You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We may require the authorized agent to provide proof of written authorization and may verify your identity directly.

Response Timeframe

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days of receipt. If we require additional time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing. The extension period shall not exceed an additional 45 days (90 days total).

 

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our Sites use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., session management, security)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Sites (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics, which sets its own cookies to collect information about site usage. Google Analytics data is used to improve our Sites and services.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Sites. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Do Not Track Signals

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals sent by your browser. When we detect a DNT signal, we will not use analytics or tracking cookies for that session.

 

12. International Users

Our services are primarily offered in the United States. All personal information is processed and stored in the United States. By using our Sites or services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your personal information in the United States.

If you are accessing our Sites from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

 

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Sending an email notification to the address associated with your account
  • Posting a prominent notice on our Sites

Your continued use of our Sites or services after receiving notice of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

 

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

 

Sharpen Up DTT, LLC

Email: info@sharpenupdtt.com

 

For privacy concerns or to exercise any of your rights described in this Privacy Policy, please email info@sharpenupdtt.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.”

 

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law provisions, except where federal law preempts state law (including but not limited to COPPA and other applicable federal privacy statutes).