PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: March 8, 2026

1. Introduction

PKSA Karate Flat Rock ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us — including through our website at www.pksaflatrock.com, in person, or via phone and text messaging.

PKSA Karate Flat Rock is an independently owned and operated martial arts school located in Flat Rock, Michigan, and is part of the Professional Karate Schools of America (PKSA) network. This Privacy Policy applies solely to PKSA Karate Flat Rock and its direct communications with students and families.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.

  • Student Information: Age, date of birth, emergency contact details, and any health or medical notes relevant to safe participation in our programs.

  • Payment Information: Billing details necessary to process tuition and program fees. Payment data is handled through secure third-party processors and is not stored directly on our systems.

  • Communications: Records of messages, emails, or inquiries you send to us.

  • SMS/Text Opt-In Data: If you opt in to receive text messages from us, we collect your mobile number and your consent preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

  • Enroll and manage student registrations, trial classes, and scheduling.

  • Communicate important updates, class schedules, belt testing, and school announcements.

  • Send SMS/text messages to users who have explicitly opted in.

  • Process payments for tuition and program fees.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. SMS / Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from PKSA Karate Flat Rock, you consent to receive informational and program-related texts.

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • For help, reply HELP or contact us at Flatrockpksa@gmail.com.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Third-Party Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website or managing our business (e.g., payment processors, class scheduling software), provided they agree to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.

  • PKSA Corporate: As an independently owned franchise location, we may share limited operational data with PKSA Corporate (pksa.com) as required by our affiliation. PKSA Corporate's own privacy practices are governed by their separate privacy policy.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

  • Safety: We may share information when necessary to protect the safety of our students, staff, or the public.

We do not engage in the buying or selling of personal data under any circumstances.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Many of our students are minors. We collect personal information about children only from their parents or legal guardians and only as necessary to provide our Tang Soo Do and martial arts programs. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for any other purpose, and we do not share children's information with third parties for marketing purposes.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you or your child.

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.

  • Withdraw consent for SMS/text communications at any time by replying STOP.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Flatrockpksa@gmail.com or call (734) 931-0199.

9. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website (hosted on Squarespace) may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as PKSA Corporate, Facebook, or our student portal via MyStudio). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

PKSA Karate Flat Rock Flat Rock, Michigan

📧 Flatrockpksa@gmail.com

📞 (734) 931-0199

🌐 www.pksaflatrock.com