Effective Date: 1st August 2025

GK1 Striking Martial Arts Gym (“GK1 Striking,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)

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Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how GK1 Striking collects, uses, shares, and safeguards your personal information when you engage with our services, including in-person gym use, online class bookings, and website interactions.

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By using our services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

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a) Personal Information

• Name, age, date of birth, address, phone number, and email.

• Emergency contact details.

• Health and fitness information voluntarily provided for safe training.

b) Payment Information

• Billing and transaction details.

• All payments are processed by secure third-party providers. We do not store full credit/debit card numbers.

c) Usage & Technical Information

• Class attendance, booking history, and communications with us.

• If you use our website: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To register members and manage bookings.

• To process payments securely.

• To maintain participant safety and tailor training.

• To communicate important updates (schedule changes, closures, events).

• To send marketing/promotional communications (only if you consent).

• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

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3. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract: To provide gym membership and class booking services.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with safety, tax, or reporting requirements.

• Consent: For optional marketing or promotional messages.

• Legitimate Interest: To maintain safety and improve our services.

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4. Sharing of Information

We will never sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, scheduling platforms, or IT providers.

• Medical/Emergency Responders: In the event of an incident during training.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

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5. Data Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. While we strive to secure your information, no system is 100% secure.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes stated in this Policy, or as required by law.

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7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access & Correction: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.

• Restriction: Limit how we process your information.

• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a transferable format.

• Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

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To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
E: info@gk1striking.com

T: 01753 923045

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8. Cookies & Online Tracking

If our website uses cookies, they may collect limited technical data to improve functionality. You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings.

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9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.

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10. International Data Transfers

If you access our services outside the United Kingdom, your data may be transferred and stored in a country with different data protection laws. We take steps to protect your information in line with applicable law.

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11. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date updated.

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12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email to info@gk1striking.com