Privacy Policy

Bida Fencing Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.bidafencingacademy.com (the “Site”), or engage with our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access the Site, or provide us with your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

A. Information You Provide to Us: - Full Name

- Email Address

- Phone Number

- Any additional information you provide when filling out forms, signing up for newsletters, or registering for training sessions.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

- IP Address

- Browser type and version

- Operating system

- Device identifiers

- Usage data (e.g., date and time of your visit, pages viewed, time spent on the Site).

We do not collect or process payment information. Payments for services, including training fees, are processed through third-party payment platforms, such as Mindbody, Schedulefencing, which have their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. To Provide Services: To register you for training programs, maintain your account, and communicate with you regarding your participation in our academy.

2. To Send Communications: To send you informational emails, updates, or newsletters related to our services.

3. To Analyze and Improve Our Services: To understand how users interact with the Site and improve its functionality.

4. To Facilitate Payments: To provide necessary information to third-party payment processors for the purpose of processing training fees or other services.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

1. With Third-Party Payment Processors: Your information may be shared with third-party services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to facilitate payments. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

2. Legal Obligations: If required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

3. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the security and confidentiality of your personal information, including:

- Using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmitted to and from our Site.

- Implementing access control measures to restrict access to your data to authorized personnel only.

- Regularly monitoring and updating our systems to address potential vulnerabilities. While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

1. Access and Portability: Request a copy of your personal data and how it is processed.

2. Correction: Request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

3. Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

4. Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, contact us at office@bidafencingacademy.com

6. Use of Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. You may modify your browser settings to reject cookies; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Third-Party

Links Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations. When your information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page. Please review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: Email: office@bidafencingacademy.com

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you are entitled to additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:

1. The right to know what personal information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.

2. The right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.

3. The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. However, we do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. The right to not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights under CCPA.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at office@bidafencingacademy.com or dianaberbega@bidafencingacademy.com. We will verify your request using the information you provide and respond within the timeframe required by law.