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Bachata is a rich cultural heritage of the Dominican Republic. This website is dedicated to connecting you with events and classes that celebrate and promote its authentic form.

The site currently only covers Berlin - if you think you should be linked here, please get in touch.

Imprint

Consumer dispute resolution/Universal arbitration board

We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

This imprint does not cover any of the linked social media accounts.

Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

1. Controller (Responsible Entity)

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

2. General Information About Data Processing

We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website, its content, and services. Processing is carried out in accordance with the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g., IP address).

3. Hosting and Server Log Files

This website is hosted on our own server / web hosting provider.

When you visit this website, the web server automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. These may include:

Purpose of processing:

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable website operation)

Storage duration:
Log files are stored for [e.g., 7–14 days] and then deleted, unless longer retention is required for security reasons.

4. Use of Cloudflare (CDN / Proxy / Security)

This website uses Cloudflare, Inc. (101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA) as a proxy and security service to protect the website and improve delivery performance (e.g., caching and protection against attacks).

When you access our website, your requests are routed through Cloudflare servers. In doing so, Cloudflare processes technical connection data (including IP address) as part of providing its services.

Cloudflare may transfer personal data to the USA. Cloudflare states that it relies on appropriate safeguards for international transfers (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

Purpose of processing:

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and efficient website provision)

More information:
Cloudflare privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

We use Google Search Console to monitor and improve the visibility of this website in Google search results.

Google Search Console is a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Search Console itself does not embed tracking code into the website and does not set cookies on visitors’ devices simply because Search Console is used. It is a webmaster tool that provides aggregated performance and indexing information.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in optimizing website discoverability)

6. Instagram Embeds (Meta Platforms Ireland)

This website may include embedded content from Instagram (e.g., embedded posts). Instagram is a service of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

When you open a page containing an Instagram embed, your browser may connect directly to Instagram servers. In doing so, Instagram may receive information that you visited this website and may process technical data such as your IP address, device information, and browser information. If you are logged into Instagram, Instagram may be able to associate your visit with your user account.

Depending on the implementation, Instagram may set cookies or similar identifiers and may process data for its own purposes.

Purpose of processing:

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), if the embed is loaded only after consent.
Otherwise: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR is generally not sufficient for social media embeds in many EU supervisory authorities’ view, because third-party tracking may occur.

Recommended implementation:
We load Instagram embeds only after you have given consent via the consent banner, or we use a “two-click solution” where the embed is blocked until you actively enable it.

More information:
Instagram/Meta privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/

7. Smash Balloon Instagram Feed Plugin

We use the WordPress plugin “Smash Balloon Instagram Feed” to display Instagram content on our website.

Depending on configuration, the plugin may load images or content directly from Instagram servers, which can result in the same data processing described above (e.g., IP address transmitted to Instagram/Meta).

If the plugin is configured to cache content locally (server-side caching), fewer connections to Instagram may be required. However, if content loads from Instagram/Meta at runtime, third-party data processing may occur.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), if loaded only after consent or activated via two-click solution.

8. User Accounts / Login Area (Newsletter and Profile Management)

We provide an optional login area where users can manage settings related to newsletters and other profile-related preferences (e.g., notification settings).

When you create an account or log in, we process the data you provide (e.g., email address and password or login credentials). In addition, technical data is processed to maintain the login session and secure access to the account functions.

Processed data may include:

Purpose of processing:

Legal basis:

Storage duration:
Account data is stored as long as the user account exists. Users may request deletion of their account unless statutory retention obligations apply.

9. Session Cookies for Logged-in Users

To enable and maintain the login session, we use technically necessary cookies (session cookies). These cookies are required so that the login area works properly and secure access is possible.

These cookies are set only when you log in (or actively use account functions) and are generally deleted when you log out or when the session expires.

Purpose of processing:

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing secure website functionality) (alternatively, in many cases also Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if the login is part of a user-requested service)

10. Push Notifications (If Enabled)

If you choose to activate push notifications, we will process the technical data required to provide this function (e.g., a device identifier, notification token, and your notification preferences). Push notifications are only enabled after your explicit action (opt-in) and can be disabled at any time via your browser or device settings.

Purpose of processing:

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), as push notifications require an active opt-in.

Revocation:
You can withdraw consent at any time by disabling push notifications in your browser/device settings and, if applicable, in your account preferences.

This website does not intentionally set non-essential cookies for analytics, advertising, or personalization.

However:

We use a consent management tool (“WPConsent”) to obtain consent for non-essential services (e.g., external media embeds) and to control whether such services are loaded.

Legal basis:

You may revoke consent at any time via the consent settings [link or button: “Cookie Settings”].

12. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

13. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Disclaimer

This website serves as a platform to connect users with bachata events and classes. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or claims made by artists, instructors, or event organizers in their profiles, event descriptions, or any other user-generated content on this platform.

We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of information provided by third parties. Users are encouraged to verify event details, pricing, and other information directly with the respective organizers or instructors.

We are not liable for any issues, disputes, or damages arising from interactions between users and event organizers, instructors, or artists featured on this platform.