Warrior's Path

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for Warrior's Path ("we," "us," or "our"). This policy details our commitment to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, and website visitors. It explains what personal information we collect to provide you with our martial arts training services, how we use and secure that data, and your rights concerning your information. Your trust is paramount, and we are dedicated to handling your data with care and transparency.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information essential for managing your membership, ensuring your safety, and enhancing your training experience.

• Information You Provide Directly: When you register for a trial class, sign up for a membership, or subscribe to our newsletter, you provide us with details such as your name, email address, phone number, and emergency contact information.
• Student and Training Data: To track progress and ensure safety, we maintain records of student information including age/date of birth (especially for age-specific programs), belt rank, attendance history, and any relevant health information you choose to provide (e.g., allergies, injuries).
• Payment Information: When you purchase a membership, our secure third-party payment processors collect your payment details. Warrior's Path does not store your full credit card information on our servers.
• Usage Data & Cookies: We automatically collect technical information about your device and browsing activity on our website, such as IP address and pages visited. We use essential cookies for site functionality (like remembering you're logged in). With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site, helping us improve our class schedule and online resources.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to provide our services, communicate effectively, and maintain a safe training environment.

• To Manage Your Membership: We use your information to manage your class registration, track attendance, and process membership payments.
• To Ensure Student Safety: Emergency contact and relevant health information may be used in the event of a medical emergency during training.
• To Communicate With You: We send important updates about class cancellations, event reminders, and belt testing information. With your explicit consent, we will also send newsletters about new programs and special workshops.
• To Track Student Progression: We use attendance and rank information to determine eligibility for belt testing and to help our instructors provide personalized guidance.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data is shared only under these limited and necessary circumstances:

• With Payment Processors: We use secure third-party platforms (e.g., Stripe) to process membership fees. We only share the information necessary to complete the transaction.
• In a Medical Emergency: We may share necessary information with medical first responders to ensure the well-being of a student.
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Warrior's Path, our students, or the public.

5. Data Security

Protecting your data is a core priority. We implement appropriate security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption for our website and secure data storage protocols for our membership records. Access to sensitive data is strictly limited to authorized instructors and administrative staff.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and operational record-keeping obligations. To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to reach out to us at any time.