Introduction
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to kims-tkd.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Kim’s Tae Kwon Do Center, Inc. is a Taekwondo school providing martial arts instruction, events, and related services. Your privacy is important to us, especially in regard to the safety of our students, including minors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following information when you register for classes, apply for belt rank promotion testing, register for tournaments, camps and other special events, or contact us:
- Student name and age/date of birth
- Parent/guardian name (for minors)
- Email address
- Phone number
- Emergency contact information
- Billing/payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Medical or health information (only if voluntarily provided and relevant for training safety)
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our WordPress website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Register students and manage class participation
- Communicate about schedules, belt testing, events, and updates
- Ensure student safety during training
- Process payments and memberships
- Send reminders (including email and SMS if opted in)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Student & Minor Privacy
We take special care when handling information related to children under 13:
- Information is collected only with parent or guardian consent
- Data is used strictly for class participation, safety, and communication
- We do not knowingly sell or share children’s personal information
Parents/guardians may request access to or deletion of their child’s information at any time.
4. Photos and Videos
We may take photos or videos during classes, events, or competitions for:
- Website content
- Social media
- Promotional materials
By participating in our programs, you consent to this use unless you explicitly opt out in writing. You may request removal of specific images at any time.
5. Payments
We accept payments via cash and check only. We do not process or store credit card or electronic payment information through this website.
6. SMS and Email Communications
If you provide your phone number or email:
- You may receive class reminders, schedule updates, newsletters, or promotions
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP (for SMS) or unsubscribing from emails
We do not share your contact information for third-party marketing.
7. Cookies and WordPress Technologies
Our website is built on WordPress and may use:
- Cookies to improve user experience
- Plugins (e.g., contact forms, scheduling tools, analytics)
- Analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand site usage
These tools may collect anonymized usage data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only when necessary with:
- Website hosting providers
- Email/SMS communication platforms
- Legal authorities when required by law
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your personal information.
10. Your Privacy Rights
You may have the right to:
- Access the information we have about you
- Request corrections or deletion
- Opt out of communications
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external sites (e.g., tournament registrations or social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.