Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 7th 2025

Pentagon Krav Maga (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website (https://pentagonkm.com/) and our services.

1. Who We Are

Pentagon Krav Maga is the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

Contact Details:

Email: chris@pentagonkm.com

Address: 8 Teasel Drive, Desborough, Kettering, Northants, NN14 2JG

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2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website or services:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• IP address

• Any information you choose to submit through contact forms or sign-ups

We may also collect technical data such as browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage our services

• Respond to your enquiries

• Send you relevant updates, offers, and news (if you’ve opted in)

• Improve and personalise your experience

• Analyse site usage via services like Google Analytics

• Comply with legal obligations

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4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you’ve agreed to receive marketing or communications

• Contract – to provide services you’ve requested

• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws

• Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our services and website

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5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

• Analyse site traffic and usage

• Improve user experience

• Support marketing and remarketing (e.g., Google Ads)

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some site features.

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6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and deliver our services (such as email platforms, analytics tools, or payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it for specified purposes.

We will never sell your data.

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7. International Transfers

Some of our third-party providers (e.g., Google) are based outside the UK. Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:

• To fulfil the purposes we collected it for

• To meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

• To resolve disputes or enforce agreements

After this, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

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9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Object to processing or request restriction

• Request transfer of your data to another provider (“data portability”)

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent was used)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email, at chris@pentagonkm.com

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10. Communications & Marketing

If you’ve opted in, we may send you updates about seminars, classes, or events. You can unsubscribe at any time - please contact us directly to exercise this right.

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11. Security

We take data security seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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12. Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we recommend reading their privacy policies.

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13. Children’s Privacy

Data held on individuals under the age of 18 are subject to the same protections as adults, and must only be supplied by an appropriate legal guardian pursuant to the provision of our classes for children. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we’ve collected such data, please contact us and we’ll delete it.

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14. Social Media

Photos may be taken at classes and events for Pentagon Krav Maga's social media pages. You may opt-out of this at any time. For posed group photos, your participation will be taken as tacit consent for said photos to be shared on social media.

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15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to check back periodically.

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16. Complaints

If you’re concerned about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Email: chris@pentagonkm.com

Address: 8 Teasel Drive, Desborough, Kettering, Northants, NN14 2JG