Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Overview

Jiu Jitsu Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you contact us through our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Contact Form Information

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

  • Name: First and last name
  • Email Address: For communication purposes
  • Phone Number: For contact and optional text messaging
  • Message: Your inquiry or comments
  • Communication Preferences: SMS consent choices

Automatic Information

We may automatically collect:

  • Website usage information (pages viewed, time spent)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address for security and analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to Inquiries: Answer your questions and provide information about our programs
  • Communication: Send program updates, class schedules, and promotional materials
  • Service Delivery: Provide jiu jitsu classes and related services
  • SMS Messaging: Send text messages if you’ve opted in (marketing or transactional)
  • Improvement: Enhance our website and services based on usage patterns

Text Messaging

Opt-In Consent

  • Text messaging is optional and requires your explicit consent
  • You can choose marketing messages, transactional messages, or both
  • Consent can be withdrawn at any time

Message Types

  • Marketing: Promotions, special offers, general updates
  • Transactional: Class reminders, schedule changes, important notifications

Your Rights

  • Reply STOP to opt out of all messages
  • Reply HELP for assistance
  • Contact us directly to manage preferences
  • Message and data rates may apply

Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We welcome children under 13 in our martial arts programs. We are committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Information We Collect from Children Under 13

When a parent/guardian contacts us regarding a child under 13, we may collect:

  • Child’s name and age
  • Parent/guardian email address
  • Parent/guardian phone number
  • Inquiry details

Parental Consent Required

  • We require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13
  • Parents/guardians must complete our contact form on behalf of their child
  • We will contact the parent/guardian directly to verify consent before enrolling any child under 13

Parents’ Rights Regarding Children’s Information

Parents/guardians have the right to:

  • Review their child’s personal information
  • Correct any inaccurate information
  • Delete their child’s information
  • Refuse further collection of their child’s information
  • Withdraw consent at any time

How We Use Children’s Information

We use children’s information only to:

  • Communicate with parents/guardians about martial arts programs
  • Provide class schedules and updates to parents/guardians
  • Ensure child safety during classes
  • Send program information to parents/guardians

Children’s Information Sharing

  • We never sell children’s personal information to third parties
  • We only share children’s information with parents/guardians
  • We may share information if required by law or for child safety

SMS/Text Messaging for Children

  • All text message consent must come from parents/guardians
  • Children under 13 cannot opt-in to text messages themselves
  • Parents control all communication preferences for their children

Information Sharing

We do NOT:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your phone number with other businesses for their marketing
  • Use your information for purposes other than those described here

We MAY share information with the following trusted service providers who help us operate our business:

  • GymDesk: Membership management, scheduling, billing, and member app platform
  • Authorize.net and Stax: Payment processing
  • Email service providers: For sending program updates, schedule changes, and promotional communications you’ve opted into
  • Website hosting providers: To keep our website and services running

We may also share information:

  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • With your explicit consent
  • In connection with a business transfer (such as a sale or merger), in which case we will notify you and any successor will be bound by this policy

Data Security

We protect your information through:

  • Secure data storage and transmission
  • Limited access to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Industry-standard security measures

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
  • Portability: Request your data in a common format

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Typically, contact form data is retained for 3 years unless you request deletion.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website usage
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Mobile App

If you use our mobile app, we collect and process some information specific to the app experience.

Information We Collect Through the App

  • Account information: Name, email, phone number, and profile details you provide
  • Class and attendance activity: Bookings, check-ins, class history, and progress tracking
  • Payment information: Billing details processed securely through our payment partners (we do not store full card numbers)
  • Device information: Device type, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers
  • Push notification tokens: Used to send class reminders, schedule changes, and account updates
  • Usage data: How you interact with the app to help us improve features and fix issues

Push Notifications

The app may send push notifications for class reminders, schedule changes, billing notices, and important announcements. You can turn notifications on or off at any time in your device settings.

Third-Party Services in the App

We use trusted service providers to operate the app:

  • GymDesk: Our membership management platform, which powers the app and stores your account, schedule, and attendance data
  • Authorize.net and Stax: Payment processing for memberships, drop-ins, and merchandise
  • App store providers (Apple and Google): Handle app distribution, updates, and any in-app purchases

These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and may collect technical information needed to deliver their services.

Your Mobile App Rights

You can:

  • Update your profile information directly in the app
  • Turn push notifications on or off in your device settings
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us
  • Uninstall the app at any time to stop further data collection

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Your California Rights

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we have collected about you
  • Right to Delete: Request that we delete your personal information
  • Right to Correct: Request that we correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of any sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Limit how we use sensitive personal information
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny services or charge different prices because you exercised any of these rights

How We Handle Your Information

  • We do not sell your personal information
  • We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • We collect personal information only for the purposes described in this policy

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. We will respond within 45 days as required by California law.

Updates to This Policy

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

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending notification to your email address
  • Including notice in our communications

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or children’s privacy rights:

Jiu Jitsu Foundation
Email: in**@***sd.com
Phone: 619.741.3000
Address: 8380 Center Dr. Suite A La Mesa, CA 91942

Parents have the right to review and delete their child’s information at any time.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.