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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 25, 2024

Our Commitment to Protection: At Kick Boxing Arts, we approach data protection with the same discipline and respect that martial artists bring to their training. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information across our martial arts marketing services.

Kick Boxing Arts ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our martial arts marketing services, visit our website, or interact with us.

By using our services or website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services or website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information Provided by You

When you engage with our martial arts marketing services, we may collect:

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website or services, we automatically collect:

Data Type Description
Technical Data IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
Usage Data Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, navigation data
Performance Data Website performance metrics, error logs, loading times
Location Data Approximate location based on IP address

Martial Arts Business Data

For martial arts marketing services, we may process:

  • Student Demographics: Age ranges, skill levels, training frequency
  • Class Information: Schedule, pricing, instructor details
  • Facility Data: Location, equipment, capacity
  • Competition Results: Tournament performance, rankings, achievements
  • Marketing Performance: Campaign results, conversion rates, ROI analysis

2. Purpose of Processing

We process your information for legitimate business purposes:

Purpose Description
Service Delivery Providing martial arts marketing services and support
Marketing Optimization Improving marketing campaigns for dojos and gyms
Communication Sending updates, reports, and promotional materials (with consent)
Performance Analysis Analyzing marketing effectiveness and business growth
Security & Protection Protecting against unauthorized access and malicious activities
Legal Compliance Meeting regulatory and legal obligations in the UK

For individuals in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service Providers

Trusted third-party providers who assist in service delivery:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Business Partners

With your consent, we may share information with martial arts industry partners for collaborative marketing efforts.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined:

Data Category Retention Period
Client Service Data 7 years after service termination
Prospect Data 3 years from last contact
Marketing Data Until consent withdrawn or 2 years
Analytics Data 26 months (anonymized thereafter)
Financial Records 7 years (as required by UK law)
Security Logs 1 year for security monitoring

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Access Controls: Role-based access, strong authentication, least privilege principle
  • Network Security: Firewalls, DDoS protection, regular security updates
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing
  • Data Backups: Automated backups with disaster recovery procedures
  • Employee Training: Regular data protection and security awareness training

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Right Description
Right to Access Request a copy of your personal data that we hold
Right to Rectification Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
Right to Restrict Processing Request restriction of processing your personal data
Right to Data Portability Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Object Object to our processing of your personal data
Right to Withdraw Consent Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Information" section.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our services.

Marketing Cookies

Used for personalized advertising and content recommendations.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

9. International Data Transfers

As a UK-based company, data may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards:

10. Children's Privacy

While we market martial arts schools that may serve children, our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through our marketing services.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Martial Arts Specific Data

As martial arts marketing specialists, we handle specific types of data:

  • Student Safety Data: We respect dojo safety protocols and never disclose sensitive student information
  • Instructor Credentials: We verify but do not publicly share detailed instructor certification data
  • Competition Results: We only share competition results with explicit consent
  • Training Methodologies: We respect proprietary training methods and dojo traditions
  • Community Data: We protect the privacy of martial arts community members

12. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our data practices.

13. Contact Information

Data Protection Contact

Kick Boxing Arts
All Saints, Austral St
London SE11 4SJ
United Kingdom
Contact Person: Alen Milton
Position: Marketing Director & Data Protection Contact
Phone: +44 20 7932 7600
Email: privacy@kickboxingarts.co.uk
Data Protection Officer: dpo@kickboxingarts.co.uk

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk

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