Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-01-2026

🔒 PRIVACY POLICY

Twin Dragons Martial Arts Academy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]


1. Introduction

Twin Dragons Martial Arts Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, parents, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our academy, website, mobile applications, or use our services.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

🔹 Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Date of birth (for students)
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Home address
  • Emergency contact information

🔹 Payment Information

  • Credit/debit card details (processed securely via third-party providers like Stripe)
  • Billing address
  • Transaction history

🔹 Student Information

  • Attendance records
  • Rank/belt progression
  • Training history
  • Performance notes

🔹 Technical Information (App & Website)

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • App usage data

🔹 Location Data (if enabled)

  • GPS location for attendance check-in features

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Manage memberships and enrollments
  • Process payments and billing
  • Track attendance and class participation
  • Communicate important updates (classes, events, promotions)
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our services, app, and website
  • Ensure safety and security within the academy

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

🔹 Service Providers

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Firebase / cloud storage services
  • Email/SMS providers (e.g., Twilio)

🔹 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights or safety
  • Assist law enforcement

5. Children’s Privacy

Since our academy serves minors:

  • We collect information only with parental or guardian consent
  • Parents have the right to:
    • Access their child’s data
    • Request corrections
    • Request deletion

We do not knowingly collect data from children without proper authorization.


6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
  • Secure payment processing
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Authentication systems for app users

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Maintain business records

You may request deletion at any time (subject to legal requirements).


You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your stored data

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 [Insert Email Address]


9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website/app may use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze traffic and usage
  • Store login/session preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.


10. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with:

  • Stripe (payments)
  • Firebase (database/authentication)
  • Google Maps (location services)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our services means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Information

Twin Dragons Academy

📞 +1-305-989-1277

🌐 www.twindragonsacademy.com

📧 info@twindragonsacademy.com

📍 16215 SW 88th ST, Miami, Florida 33196

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://twindragonsacademy.com. We are a martial arts academy dedicated to excellence, discipline, and personalized instruction.

Information We Collect

1. 

Personal Information

We collect personal data such as name, email, phone number, address, date of birth, emergency contacts, and guardian details for minors.

2. 

Payment Data

All financial transactions are securely processed via third-party gateways like Stripe or PayPal. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

3. 

Training & Academy Use

We track belt ranks, class attendance, digital waivers, profile data, and media from events and classes for recordkeeping and student progress tracking.

4. 

Technical Data

This includes browser information, IP addresses, referral sources, and device types for analytics and site optimization.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to assist spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service. View Gravatar Policy

After comment approval, your profile picture may appear publicly alongside your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract location info from these images.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience.

Examples include:

  • Saving login/session data
  • Remembering your name/email for comments
  • Tracking site analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)

Cookies may persist for days or weeks depending on purpose. You can clear them in your browser settings.

Embedded Content from Other Sites

Some articles or pages may include embedded videos, images, or links from third-party websites. These behave the same way as if you visited the source site directly, and may collect data, set cookies, or track interaction.

User Accounts & Data Sharing

  • When requesting a password reset, your IP address is included for verification.
  • Website administrators may access user profiles to provide support and ensure site functionality.

Data Retention

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely for automatic follow-up approval.
  • User Profiles: Retained until deleted by the user or administrator.
  • Analytics & Logs: Retained as needed for diagnostics and service improvement.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal data we hold
  • Download a copy of your stored data
  • Request deletion of your data (unless legally required to retain it)

Contact us at info@twindragonsacademy.com for any data-related requests.

Data Security

We implement secure protocols, data encryption, and role-based access controls. All sensitive information is stored in accordance with industry standards.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. All child-related data is managed through parent accounts.

Where Your Data is Sent

Comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services or shared with trusted service providers (e.g., email, hosting, analytics) under strict privacy terms.

Where Your Data is Sent

Comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services or shared with trusted service providers (e.g., email, hosting, analytics) under strict privacy terms.

Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

For any questions or requests related to your privacy, please contact:

📧 info@twindragonsacademy.com

📍 16215 SW 88th ST, Miami, Florida 33196

📞 +1-305-989-1277