Redcar Tigers Martial Arts

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Red Car Tigers Martial Arts (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website (redcartigersmartialarts.co.uk) and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for classes or events
  • Fill in forms on our website
  • Contact us directly
  • Subscribe to our newsletter

This information may include:

  • Name and contact details
  • Emergency contact information
  • Medical information relevant to martial arts training
  • Payment information
  • Photos and videos (with consent)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfill our obligations in providing martial arts training
  • Legal obligation – to comply with UK law
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services and communicate with members
  • Consent – for marketing communications and use of photographs

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and manage your martial arts training
  • Process payments and maintain accounts
  • Communicate important updates about classes and events
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants
  • Send marketing communications (with consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your personal information with:

  • Martial arts governing bodies and insurance providers
  • Payment processors
  • IT service providers
  • Emergency services (when necessary)

We ensure all third parties respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with the law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

9. Children’s Privacy

We collect information about children under 18 only with parental consent. Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s information.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We use analytics cookies only with your consent.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us using the form located here

13. Complaints

You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).