Privacy Policy

Effective January 2, 2026
Last updated July 5, 2026


Sambaxé ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Any information you choose to include in your message

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address so we can send occasional updates about classes, workshops, performances, events, and other Sambaxé news.

Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website hosting provider or through your web browser. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

This information helps operate, secure, and improve the website.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages

  • Provide information about our classes, workshops, performances, and events

  • Send newsletters and updates that you have requested

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website

  • Protect the security and integrity of our website

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Newsletter Communications
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you occasional emails about Sambaxé activities and announcements. You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us and requesting removal from our mailing list.

Website Hosting
Our website is hosted by Squarespace. As our hosting provider, Squarespace may process certain technical information, such as IP addresses, browser information, and cookies, to provide website hosting, security, performance, and other operational services.
For more information about how Squarespace handles data, please review the Squarespace Privacy Policy

Embedded Videos
Our website includes embedded YouTube videos. When you view or interact with an embedded video, YouTube (a Google service) may collect information about your device and your interaction with the video. This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies and is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Cookies
Our website and the third-party services it uses (including Squarespace and YouTube) may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain website functionality

  • Improve website performance

  • Support embedded media

  • Enhance the user experience

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website, such as Squarespace. We may also disclose information if required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights.

Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us at any time to:

  • Request access to the personal information we have about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations

  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter

We will respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable law.

California Privacy Notice
Sambaxé is based in California. If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable California privacy laws. Depending on the circumstances, these rights may include requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that we maintain about you.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website.

Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the contact form or by writing to sambaraffa@gmail.com.