Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 Dec 2025

Cyprus Argentine Tango Association (CATA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit cata.com.cy, contact us, apply for membership, or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Cyprus Argentine Tango Association (CATA)
Website: https://cata.com.cy
Email: info@cata.com.cy

CATA is a non-profit organisation that promotes Argentine Tango in Cyprus and supports dancers, teachers, schools, and organisers.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

• Name and surname

• Email address

• Phone number

• City or location

• Membership application details

• Dance school or event submission details

• Messages sent through our contact form

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages viewed

• Time and date of visit

• Cookies and similar technologies

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Data

CATA may use your personal data for:

• Processing membership applications

• Contacting you regarding your enquiries

• Managing dance school and event listings

• Sending updates about CATA activities (if you subscribe)

• Enhancing and maintaining our website

• Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Your consent – e.g., when submitting a form

• Contractual necessity – e.g., membership processing

• Legitimate interest – improving the website or protecting the association

• Legal obligations – maintaining financial or organisational records

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data only with:

• Service providers who help maintain our website (e.g., hosting)

• Legal authorities, if required by law

• Internal management teams for membership or event processing

We never sell or rent personal data to external companies.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve site functionality

• Analyse traffic and usage

• Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

If you'd like, I can prepare a separate Cookies Policy page.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from:

• Unauthorised access

• Loss or alteration

• Misuse

Your data is stored securely on trusted servers and only accessible by authorised personnel.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your data only for as long as necessary for:

• Membership management

• Legal compliance

• Maintaining accurate association records

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@cata.com.cy

10. Contact Forms & Membership Applications

By submitting a contact form or membership application, you:

• Give CATA permission to use the data to respond to you

• Agree that your data may be stored for administrative purposes

You can request deletion at any time.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., schools or events).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

CATA may update this policy occasionally.
Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Cyprus Argentine Tango Association (CATA)
Email: info@cata.com.cy
Website: https://cata.com.cy