We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure way.

What data we collect We may collect personal information such as: – Name, address, email address, and phone number – Information provided when applying to join or contacting us – Membership and grading records – Purchase details when you buy items from our shop – Basic website usage data through cookies

How we use your data We use your data to: – Process applications and manage memberships – Maintain internal records and databases – Respond to enquiries – Process purchases and provide goods or services – Improve our website and services

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third parties only where necessary to provide our services (for example, payment processors), or where required by law.

Payments If you make a purchase on our website, payment details are processed securely by our payment provider. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

Cookies We use cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to understand how visitors use the site. You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner.

Children’s data We provide services to children as part of our karate training. Where we collect personal data relating to children, this is provided by a parent or guardian and used solely for the purposes of managing membership, training, grading, and safeguarding.

We take the protection of children’s personal data seriously and only use it where necessary to provide our services. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children without parental or guardian involvement.

Parents or guardians have the right to request access to, or deletion of their child’s personal data at any time by contacting us using the details below.

Photography and media We may occasionally take photographs or videos during training or events. Where children are involved, this is only done with the consent of a parent or guardian.

Images may be used for promotional purposes such as our website or social media.

How long we keep your data We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including maintaining membership and financial records where required.

Your rights Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: – Request access to your personal data – Request correction or deletion of your data – Object to how your data is used

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

Contact details If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:blackpantherkids@aol.com or shihanchristine@sjkkarate.co.uk

Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically for changes.