Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you register as a member or make a payment, we may collect the following information:

• Full name and date of birth
• Contact details including email address, phone number, and postal address
• Emergency contact information
• Medical information relevant to safe participation in martial arts training
• Payment information (processed securely via Stripe — see below)

How We Use Your Information

• To manage your membership and class bookings
• To process payments for classes, membership fees, and grading fees
• To contact you regarding class schedules, events, or changes to our services
• To ensure your safety during training (e.g. medical information shared with instructors)
• To meet our legal and regulatory obligations

Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely by Stripe. When you make a payment, your card details are sent directly to Stripe and are never stored on our systems. Stripe is a PCI Level 1 certified service provider, the highest level of certification in the payment industry.

For more information on how Stripe handles your data, please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as you are an active member and for a reasonable period thereafter to meet our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Payment records are retained in accordance with financial record-keeping requirements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Request a portable copy of your data

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at sgpayne87@gmail.com.