Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 22, 2025

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

At Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our services, including our website, in-person registration, and communication platforms such as email and text messaging.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to deliver our services, manage student relationships, and improve your experience with our academy. This includes:

Name, phone number, email address, and home address
Emergency contact information
Payment and billing details
Class registration and attendance records
Communication preferences
Website usage data such as IP address and browser type (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process class registrations and payments
Communicate important updates such as schedule changes and class reminders
Respond to questions or customer service requests
Track attendance and student progress
Improve website functionality and customer experience
Comply with legal and safety requirements

4. Text Messaging & Mobile Privacy

If you provide your mobile number and opt in, you give express written consent to receive SMS messages from Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy. These may include:

Class reminders
Emergency notifications
Schedule updates or closures
Occasional promotions related to our services
Message frequency varies, typically between 4–8 messages per month.
Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message. For assistance, reply “HELP” or contact us directly.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any other parties, except aggregators and providers of the Text Message services who support message delivery.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. These measures help ensure your information is secure, accurate, and only accessed by authorized personnel.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information for marketing purposes. In limited cases, we may use service providers to support essential operations such as billing systems, class management, or messaging services. These providers only access your data as needed to fulfill their specific role.
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access or correct your personal information
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of communications at any time
To make a request, contact us using the information provided in Section 13.

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to understand visitor behavior and improve user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. No personally identifying information is collected through cookies.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental or legal guardian consent. All information for minors must be submitted by a parent or guardian. If we learn we have collected such data without proper consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. Accessibility

We are committed to accessibility and inclusivity. If you need assistance understanding this Privacy Policy or would like it in an alternative format or language, please contact us at train@grounddwellers.com or 281-871-9248.

11. Policy Updates

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted to https://grounddwellers.com/privacy-policy with the updated effective date. Continued use of our services after updates means you accept the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:

Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy
7623 Louetta Rd.
Spring, TX 77379
Phone: 281-871-9248
Email: train@grounddwellers.com description.