Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — Punta Gorda Martial Arts Last Updated: May 28, 2026

At Punta Gorda Martial Arts ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data of our students, families, prospective members, and visitors to our website. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide martial arts instruction, schedule classes, communicate with students and families, and operate our school. This includes:

- Personal information: Name, email address, mailing address, mobile phone number, and emergency contact information

- Student information: Age, date of birth, rank/belt level, medical or health information relevant to safe training (provided voluntarily by you or a parent/guardian), and attendance records

- Payment information: Billing details processed securely through our third-party payment processors (we do not store full credit card numbers)

- Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics gathered through cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Deliver martial arts classes, private lessons, seminars, and events

- Communicate with you about schedules, cancellations, promotions, belt testing, tournaments, and program information

- Send appointment reminders, billing notifications, and customer service messages via SMS, email, or phone

- Send marketing and educational content (you may opt out at any time)

- Process payments, tuition, and merchandise transactions

- Maintain safety and emergency contact records

- Improve our website, programs, and services

- Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

SMS / Text Messaging Terms

By providing your mobile phone number to Punta Gorda Martial Arts, you consent to receive text messages (SMS) from us related to your account, class schedules, appointment reminders, promotions, events, and other information about our services.

- No mobile information shared with third parties: No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories listed in our Information Sharing section below exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

- Message frequency: Message frequency may vary based on your interaction with us.

- Message and data rates: Message and data rates may apply.

- Opt out: You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After replying STOP, you will receive a confirmation message and no further SMS messages will be sent unless you opt back in.

- Help: For assistance, reply HELP to any of our text messages or contact us at (941) 916-8083 or [email protected].

- Carriers: Carriers (such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and limit the sharing of information:

- With service providers: We work with trusted third parties (e.g., scheduling software, payment processors, email and CRM platforms) to operate our school. These providers are contractually required to protect your information.

- For legal and compliance purposes: Information may be disclosed if required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order.

- Aggregated data: Non-identifiable, aggregated data may be used for analytics or reporting to improve our services.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes outside of the services you have agreed to receive. SMS opt-in consent and phone numbers collected for text messaging will never be shared with third parties for any purpose.

Data Security

We employ reasonable measures to safeguard the data we collect, including:

- Encryption for sensitive data

- Access controls for staff and instructors

- Secure third-party processors for payments

While we take significant precautions, no system can guarantee absolute security. Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your data.

Children's Privacy

Many of our students are minors. We collect information about minor students only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Parents and guardians may review, update, or request deletion of their child's information by contacting us using the information below.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

- Access and review the data we hold about you or your child

- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information

- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)

- Opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe"

- Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Tools and Links

Our website and services may include integrations with third-party tools such as scheduling platforms, payment processors, CRMs, and social media. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Please review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need assistance with your data, please contact us:

Punta Gorda Martial Arts

1035 Elizabeth Street Punta Gorda, FL 33950 

Phone: (941) 916-8083

Email: [email protected] 

Website: puntagordamartialarts.com