📄 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25/03/2026

1. Who We Are

Richie Ivory Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates this website.
Location: Wexford, Ireland
Email: ivorybjj@gmail.com

2. Data We Collect

Information you provide:

• Name, email, phone number
• Billing/shipping address (if purchasing)
• Membership and waiver details (including medical info where relevant)
• Messages sent via contact forms

Automatically collected data:

• IP address, browser type (via analytics tools)
• Cookies used for website functionality and analytics

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Process memberships, bookings, and payments
• Communicate with you about classes or enquiries
• Improve our website and services
• Ensure safety during training (where relevant)

4. Payments

Payments are securely processed via Stripe and/or PayPal.
We do not store your card details.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.
We only share data where necessary with:

• Coaches (for class management and safety)
• Payment providers
• Service providers (e.g. email via Google Gmail)
• Authorities if legally required

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary, including for legal, tax, and accounting purposes (e.g. up to 6 years for transaction records).

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8. Cookies

We use cookies for essential site functionality (e.g. shopping cart, login) and analytics.

9. Security

We use appropriate security measures including SSL encryption and secure storage of personal data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Parental consent is required for members under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.