Last updated: December 28, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Get Werk, Inc. (“Get Werk,” “Werk,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you access or use our website, mobile applications, and related online services (collectively, the “Service”), or when you otherwise interact with us.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use the Service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, information we collect automatically when you use the Service, and information we receive from third parties.
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Identifiers and contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and account credentials.
- Profile information, such as your biography, preferences, interests, location you choose to share, and other profile details.
- User content, such as images, videos, reviews, comments, messages, and other content you upload or submit through the Service.
- Communications, such as messages and correspondence you send to us (including support requests), feedback, survey responses, and other interactions.
- Host and payout information, such as business name, payout details, tax information, and identity verification information needed to enable bookings and payouts. This information may be collected and processed by our payment and identity verification partners on our behalf.
You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.
2.2 Payment Information
We use third‑party payment processors (such as Stripe) to process payments securely. We do not collect or store full payment card numbers or bank account numbers entered on the payment page. We receive limited information related to your transactions (for example, the last four digits of your card, card type, approximate billing address, transaction date and time, and payment status) for recordkeeping, fraud prevention, and customer support purposes.
Your use of third‑party payment processors is subject to their privacy policies and terms.
2.3 Information Collected Automatically
When you access or use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device and usage information, such as your IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, language settings, referring and exit pages, the pages or features you view, links you click, time spent on pages, and other actions you take on the Service.
- Approximate location information, derived from your IP address or device settings, where permitted by your device or browser.
- Information collected through cookies and similar technologies, including cookies, pixels, SDKs, and local storage, which may be used to remember your preferences, keep you signed in, understand how you use the Service, and measure performance and campaigns.
For more information about cookies and similar technologies and your choices, see Section 5 (Cookies).
2.4 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
- Payment and identity verification partners, who may provide information related to your transactions, payouts, or verification status.
- Analytics and advertising partners, who may provide information about your interactions with our Service or other sites and apps.
- Social media or single sign‑on providers, if you choose to register for or log in to the Service using those services.
We use this information consistent with this Privacy Policy and any additional restrictions imposed by the source of the information.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing and maintaining the Service, including creating and managing accounts, enabling bookings, processing payments and payouts, and providing customer support.
- Facilitating interactions and transactions between users, including hosts and guests, and sending related transactional messages such as confirmations, updates, and reminders.
- Personalizing and improving the Service, including recommending classes, studios, events, and other content, and customizing your experience.- Developing, training, and improving machine‑learning or AI‑based features, such as recommendation algorithms, search ranking, and content moderation, using de‑identified or aggregated information where possible.
- Conducting analytics, research, and monitoring usage to understand how the Service is used, improve performance and functionality, and develop new products and services.
- Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent transactions, spam, abuse of the Service, security incidents, and other harmful or illegal activity.
- Communicating with you about our products, services, offers, and events, and providing news and information we believe may be of interest to you, in accordance with your communication preferences and applicable law.
- Complying with legal obligations, enforcing our Terms of Service and other agreements, and protecting the rights, property, and safety of Werk, our users, and others.
If required by applicable law (for example, in certain jurisdictions), we will rely on appropriate legal bases for processing, such as performance of a contract, legitimate interests, consent, and compliance with legal obligations.
4. How We Share Information
We may share personal information as described below or as otherwise described at the time of collection.
4.1 Service Providers and Vendors
We share information with third‑party service providers and vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, customer support, communications, security, and marketing support. These service providers may access personal information only as needed to perform their functions and are contractually required to use it only in accordance with our instructions and this Privacy Policy or comparable protections.
4.2 Payment Processors and Financial Partners
We share information with payment processors and financial partners to process payments, handle payouts to hosts, prevent fraud, and comply with legal and regulatory obligations. These entities handle your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4.3 Other Users and the Public
Certain information you choose to share through the Service may be visible to other users or the public, depending on your settings and the nature of the information, including:
- When you make a booking, certain information is shared between guest and host as needed to complete the booking (for example, name, profile information, and booking details).
- Content you choose to make public (such as profile details, photos, videos, and reviews) may be visible to other users and, in some cases, to visitors who are not logged in.
4.4 Analytics and Advertising Partners
We may share limited information (such as device identifiers, cookies, and usage data) with analytics providers to help us understand how users interact with the Service, and with advertising partners to measure or improve our marketing campaigns. Where applicable law treats such activities as a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, you may have the right to opt out as described in Section 8.4.5 Business TransfersWe may disclose or transfer information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or similar event involving all or a portion of our business.
4.6 Legal and SafetyWe may disclose information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to:
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
- Enforce our agreements, policies, and terms of use.
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Werk, our users, or others.
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
4.7 No Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information as that term is commonly understood. If we engage in activities that may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under certain privacy laws, we will provide any required notices and choices.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, tags, SDKs, and similar technologies to operate and improve the Service. These technologies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings.- Keep you signed in.
- Understand how you use the Service and which features are most popular.
- Measure the effectiveness of campaigns and marketing.
You can control cookies through your browser or device settings, which may allow you to block or delete cookies. If you disable or reject cookies, some features of the Service may not function properly.
Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before using certain cookies or similar technologies.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
The specific retention periods depend on the type of information and the context in which it was collected. For example, we may retain booking and payment records for a longer period to comply with tax, accounting, and financial regulations. We may also retain de‑identified or aggregated information that does not identify you, for analytics, research, and business purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures may include encryption in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments.However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:
- Access or know the personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
- Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent where we rely on consent for processing (without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal).
- Opt out of certain marketing communications.
You can manage certain account information and preferences directly through your account settings, where available. You can also opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications. Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you transactional or service‑related messages.
8.1 California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California law, which may include:
- The right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and “share.”
- The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
- The right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising, if applicable.
- The right to limit the use and disclosure of certain sensitive personal information, if applicable.
- The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, you may contact us using the methods set out in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request, which may require you to provide certain information or use your account.If we engage in “selling” or “sharing” personal information or use sensitive personal information beyond permitted purposes under California law, we will provide additional disclosures and a mechanism to opt out or limit such use, as required.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 (or a higher age where required by law) without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information as required by law.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information in violation of this section, please contact us using the details in Section 12.
10. International Data Transfers
The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.
Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information, such as standard contractual clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms.
11. Third‑Party Services and Links
The Service may contain links to, or integrations with, third‑party websites, apps, tools, and services that are not owned or controlled by Werk. This may include, for example, social media platforms, payment processors, analytics providers, and marketing partners.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Your use of third‑party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them carefully.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where required by law, provide additional notice (such as by posting a notice on the Service or sending you a notification).
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: hello@werk.dance
Website: https://www.werk.dance
