Privacy Policy

North Shore Aikido - Digital Privacy Policy

Torashinkan Dojo, LLC d/b/a North Shore Aikido (“North Shore Aikido,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use and protect it, and the choices available to you regarding your information. It applies to information collected through our website, including information submitted through contact forms, inquiries, newsletter sign-ups, and other online interactions.

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

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information:

We may collect and process the following types of personal information from you:

Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Personal or Demographic Information: Information such as age, gender, interests, or other information you choose to provide.
Information Submitted Through Forms: Information you provide when submitting inquiries, requesting information, signing up for newsletters, or communicating with us through our website.

You are not required to provide personal information unless it is necessary to respond to your request or provide a requested service.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies. This information may include:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Pages visited
Referring website
General website usage and browsing activity

This information is generally used in aggregate to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance and functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Responding to Inquiries

We may use your contact information to respond to questions, requests, inquiries, and other communications you submit to us.

2.2 Communications & Marketing

If you choose to receive communications from us, we may send information about North Shore Aikido, including programs, classes, events, updates, promotions, and newsletters.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications or by contacting us directly.

2.3 Website Improvement:

We may use automatically collected information to understand website usage, improve functionality and user experience, evaluate the effectiveness of our communications, and improve our marketing efforts.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share information in limited circumstances, including the following:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with operating our website, communicating with prospective members, managing inquiries, providing technology services, or performing other business functions on our behalf.

These providers are expected to use personal information only as necessary to provide the services requested.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information when required or permitted by applicable law, regulation, legal process, court order, or valid governmental request.

We may also disclose information to law enforcement or other governmental authorities when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to comply with a legal obligation or lawful request.

3.3 Protection of Rights and Safety

We may disclose information when we reasonably believe doing so is necessary or appropriate to:

Protect our rights, property, or legal interests;
Enforce our agreements or policies;
Investigate suspected misconduct or unlawful activity;
Protect the safety of our members, staff, guests, or others; or
Prevent or address fraud, security issues, or other harmful activity.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, and enhance the user experience.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of our website.

If we use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services, those services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

6. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

6.1 Access & Correct Your Information

You may contact us to request access to personal information we maintain about you or to request that inaccurate information be corrected.

6.2 Opt Out of Marketing

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.

Please note that you may continue to receive necessary administrative or service-related communications.

6.3 Contact Us About Your Information

If you have questions about how we collect or use your information, you may contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13.

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our website, please contact us. We will take reasonable steps to review and, where appropriate, remove the information.

8. Third-Party Websites & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, applicable laws, or other operational requirements.

When we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Material changes may be communicated through additional appropriate means when required.

10. Website Accessibility

North Shore Aikido is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities.

We make reasonable efforts to improve the accessibility and usability of our website and to follow applicable accessibility standards.

If you experience an accessibility issue or have a suggestion for improving accessibility, please contact us using the information below. We will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility concerns promptly.