Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Draft Document
This privacy policy is a draft and has not been reviewed by legal counsel. It will be finalized before the gym opens on August 29, 2026. If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at info@pathwayma.com.
Who We Are
Pathway Martial Arts ("Pathway," "we," "us," "our") operates a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wellness gym along with digital platforms including a mobile app (iOS and Android), a web application, and a marketing website. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use any of our services.
Contact Information:
Email: privacy@pathwayma.com
Address: 70 James Street, Worcester, MA 01604
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Account information: name, email address, phone number, date of birth
- Payment information: billing address and payment method (processed by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers)
- Profile information: belt rank, training goals, membership preferences
- Communication: messages you send via email, contact forms, or other channels
Information About Children
Youth members (under 18) may only have accounts managed by a parent or guardian. We comply with COPPA requirements for children under 13. See our full policy for details on parental consent and data handling for minors.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser information when using our website or app
- Usage data: pages viewed, features used, time spent
- We use Plausible Analytics (cookieless, privacy-focused) for website analytics
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and manage your membership
- To process payments and billing
- To communicate with you about classes, scheduling, and account matters
- To improve our services and member experience
- To comply with legal obligations
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may request a copy of your data or ask us to stop processing it. Contact privacy@pathwayma.com with any requests.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Payment processing is handled by Stripe and subject to PCI DSS compliance. We do not store sensitive payment data on our servers.
Last updated: Draft, pending legal review.
Full policy effective date will be set upon legal approval.