Privacy Policy

Introduction

Calgary Dance Stampede (“CDS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the personal information of our participants, competitors, attendees, staff, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian and Alberta privacy legislation.

Data Collection

We may collect and process the following Personal Information:

• Identity Information: First name, last name, date of birth, email address, and other information provided when registering for an event, creating an account, or otherwise interacting with our services.
• Profile Information: Language preferences, location, country, occupation, interests, dance experiences, social media links, website, phone number, and biography.
• Technical Information: Browser type and version, device information, operating system, screen dimensions, and other technical data.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, event participation, country of access, and timestamps of interactions.

How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect Personal Information when you:

• Register for Calgary Dance Stampede or a related event;
• Purchase an event pass, ticket, or merchandise;
• Register for or participate in a competition;
• Subscribe to our email list or other communications;
• Complete an online form, survey, contest, or promotion;
• Contact us by email, phone, social media, or other means;
• Interact with third-party platforms or service providers used in connection with our events; or
• Visit or interact with our website.

Some information is provided directly by you, while other information may be collected automatically through our website or received from service providers that assist us with event registration, ticketing, payment processing, communications, and other event-related services.

Use of Personal Information

We may use Personal Information to:

• Provide, administer, and improve our events, services, and activities;
• Process event registrations, competition entries, purchases, and payments;
• Manage participant and competitor information;
• Communicate important event, registration, schedule, and administrative information;
• Provide promotional communications where you have consented to receive them;
• Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries;
• Personalize and improve your experience with Calgary Dance Stampede;
• Analyze website and event participation trends; and
• Meet legal, regulatory, safety, and administrative requirements.

Consent and Use of Personal Information

Calgary Dance Stampede collects, uses, and discloses Personal Information only for reasonable purposes related to our events, services, and activities.

Where required, we obtain consent before collecting, using, or disclosing Personal Information. Consent may be provided directly by you, through event registration or participation, by subscribing to communications, or through other interactions with Calgary Dance Stampede.

We may also collect, use, or disclose Personal Information without consent where permitted or required by applicable law.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services or allow participation in certain activities.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to promotional emails or other electronic communications from Calgary Dance Stampede, we may use your email address to provide event updates, announcements, promotional offers, and other information related to our events and activities.

You may withdraw your consent to receive promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us at info@calgarydancestampede.com.

We may still send you transactional or administrative communications that are necessary in connection with an event registration, purchase, competition entry, or other service you have requested.

Photography, Video and Event Media

Calgary Dance Stampede events may be photographed, filmed, livestreamed, or otherwise recorded by CDS, its authorized photographers, videographers, media partners, or service providers.

Photographs, video, and other recordings may be used for event documentation, competition coverage, promotional materials, our website, social media, advertising, and other Calgary Dance Stampede communications.

Certain competitions, performances, or activities may also be photographed or recorded by third parties in accordance with the rules, terms, or agreements applicable to those activities.

Where additional consent or authorization is required, appropriate notice or consent provisions may be provided as part of event registration, competition entry, or participation.

Children and Minors

Calgary Dance Stampede events may include participants under the age of majority. Where appropriate, Personal Information relating to a minor may be collected through or with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We limit the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information relating to minors to what is reasonably necessary for event registration, competition administration, event participation, communications, safety, and other related purposes.

Where consent is required in connection with a minor’s participation, registration, photography, video, or other event activities, consent may be obtained from a parent or legal guardian as appropriate.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your Personal Information.

We may share Personal Information with third-party service providers that assist us with event registration, ticketing, payment processing, hotel reservations, email communications, website hosting, analytics, social media, and other services related to the operation and promotion of Calgary Dance Stampede.

These service providers may collect or process Personal Information on our behalf or may collect information directly from you when you use their services. Information submitted directly to a third-party service provider may also be subject to that provider’s own privacy policy and terms.

We may also disclose Personal Information where required by law, to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, or where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or interests of Calgary Dance Stampede, our participants, or others.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completly secure, and we cannot guarantee security.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

Access, Correction and Privacy Requests

You may contact Calgary Dance Stampede to request access to or correction of your Personal Information, withdraw consent where applicable, or ask questions about how your Personal Information is collected, used, disclosed, or retained.

Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. In certain circumstances, we may be unable to provide access to some or all of the Personal Information requested where permitted or required by law.

To make a privacy request, please contact us at info@calgarydancestampede.com.

Privacy Questions and Requests

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the collection, use, disclosure, retention, or protection of your Personal Information may be directed to:

Calgary Dance Stampede
3142 Windsong Blvd. SW
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada T4B 3T3
Email: info@calgarydancestampede.com
Phone: +1 (403) 680-0661

Review & Updates

This Privacy Policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to remain aligned with Canadian legal standards and best practices within the dance and performing arts communities.

Last Updated: August 31, 2026