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Last Updated: 11/16/2025

Charleston Self Defense Academy (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the website https://charlestonselfdefense.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit forms, book classes, or engage with our services. By using our site, you agree to this policy.

We collect information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, contact details, program interests, payment information (processed securely by third parties), emergency contacts, and information related to your or your child’s participation in our programs. We also automatically collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, referring sources, and general location through cookies, analytics tools, and tracking technologies.

We use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, marketing, personalization, and advertising. A cookie consent banner powered by Usercentrics allows you to manage your preferences.

We use the information we collect to respond to inquiries, manage registrations and memberships, deliver services, send class updates and promotional messages, process payments, improve our website, and support advertising and analytics. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including Martialytics for student management, Wix for website hosting, payment processors such as Stripe, communication and scheduling tools, and advertising platforms such as Google and Meta. These partners may use the information only to perform services on our behalf and must keep it confidential. We may also share information if required by law or to protect our rights.

We use Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook/Meta Pixel, Conversions API, and Wix analytics tools to understand site usage, improve performance, and deliver relevant advertising. Users may adjust ad preferences through their Google or Facebook account settings or through our cookie consent banner.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. Data is stored securely through trusted providers such as Wix, Martialytics, and Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers.

We offer programs for children and collect minor-related information only with parental or guardian consent, in compliance with U.S. child privacy regulations.

You may request access to your information, ask for corrections, request deletion, manage cookie consent, or opt out of marketing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact Charleston Self Defense Academy at https://charlestonselfdefense.com or at the email, phone number, or mailing address provided on our website.

This policy may be updated periodically, and changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date.