Privacy Policy

Welcome to Grishko Dance Wear Store (grishkodancewear.com). We are dedicated to crafting Performance-Driven dancewear for the global dance community—from young students in their first Kids ballet shoes to professionals in the Bolshoi Stars. Magnifique collection, and studio managers sourcing Kids Stage Costumes. Just as we engineer our products for precision and passion, we are committed to protecting your personal information with the highest standards of security and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make a purchase.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with a seamless, secure, and globally accessible shopping experience, we collect several types of information:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, shipping and billing address, phone number, and country when you create an account, place an order, or contact our support team.
• Payment Information: When you make a purchase, our secure payment gateway (via trusted providers like Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and PayPal) processes your payment details. We do not store your complete credit/debit card numbers on our servers.
• Transaction Data: Details about the products you purchase (e.g., Dance shoes, Heat Retention Wear, Accessories), order value, and payment method.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages you view on our site (such as our Collections or Classic Excellence lines), and how you interact with our website, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• Account Preferences: If you create an account, we store your saved addresses, order history for Dance wear or Gifts, and wish lists to enhance your future shopping.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us support every step of your dance journey, with the same attention to detail found in our Grishko Academy products:

• To Process & Fulfill Orders: To handpick, pack, and ship your order from our Baltimore facility, send order confirmations, and provide customer support.
• To Provide a Global Service: To calculate taxes and duties, comply with international trade regulations, and clearly indicate any shipping restrictions (e.g., to some parts of Asia and remote areas).
• To Improve Your Experience: To personalize our website, recommend products from our Boundless Collection or Kids dancewear based on your browsing, and optimize our site’s performance.
• To Communicate: To send you transactional emails (order updates, shipping notifications) and, with your consent, marketing communications about new collections like Bolshoi Stars. Magnifique or Folk & Character Shoes.
• For Security & Fraud Prevention: To protect our website, transactions, and dancers worldwide, in line with our commitment to Classic Excellence and secure payments.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We treat your personal information with the care of a curated performance. We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (PayPal, card networks), shipping carriers, and IT support. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., a court order).
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition, where customer information may be transferred as a business asset.
• With Your Consent: In any other circumstance where we have obtained your explicit permission.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your security is our priority, mirroring the robust protection of our PCI-compliant payment gateway.

• Global Operations: Your data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
• Security Measures: We implement advanced technical and organizational measures, including SSL encryption, secure servers, and strict access controls, to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
• Payment Details: As stated, we never store your complete payment card details. All transactions are encrypted using the latest SSL technology.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a valued member of our global dance family, you have rights regarding your personal data:

• Access & Correction: You can access and update your account information (name, address, preferences) by logging into your account on our website.
• Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
• Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions. Contact us at [email protected] to make such a request.
• Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie settings through your browser controls (see Section 6).
• Do Not Track: Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most e-commerce sites, we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website functions smoothly and to understand how dancers like you interact with our offerings.

• What are Cookies? Small data files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences, keep items in your shopping cart, and analyze site traffic.
• How We Use Them:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functions like secure checkout and account login.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand which pages (like our Dance shoes or Collections sections) are popular and how visitors move through the site.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as currency or region, to personalize your visit.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to show you relevant ads for our Grishko Academy or Kids products on other websites.
• Your Control: You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, such as the ability to complete a purchase.

7. International Data Transfers

We serve a global community of dancers. By using our site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, which may have different data protection laws. We ensure all such transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we sell Kids ballet shoes and Kids dancewear, our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page occasionally.

10. Contact Us

“From the first plié to the final bow, we are committed to supporting every step of your journey—not just with world-class dancewear, but with unwavering respect for your privacy.”

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