Privacy Policy – Aikido Northway Effective Date: 05/10/2025 Last Updated: 05/10/2025 Aikido Northway values your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. 1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of personal information you provide directly, such as: -Name, email address, and message content via our contact form -Your interest in a free trial lesson or general inquiries -Information collected automatically, including: -IP address (anonymized before storage) -Browser type, device information, and pages visited -Referral source and time spent on pages -This data is collected via services like Google Analytics 4 and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel. ​2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to: -Respond to inquiries and schedule trial lessons -Improve our website and marketing effectiveness -Analyze how visitors find and interact with our content -Run digital advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) -We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. 3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website uses cookies and similar technologies from: -Google Analytics 4 – to understand visitor behavior (with IP anonymization) -Meta Pixel – to measure ad effectiveness and create custom audiences -You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing this browser add-on. Facebook users can manage ad preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences. 4. Data Retention We retain contact form submissions for a reasonable period to respond to inquiries. Web analytics data is stored and managed by Google and Meta according to their data policies. 5. Your Privacy Rights Visitors from certain states, including California and New York, may have the right to: -Request access to the personal information we have collected -Request deletion of personal information -Opt out of targeted advertising or data sale (note: we do not sell personal data) -To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@aikidonorthway.com 6. Security We take appropriate technical measures to safeguard the information we collect. However, no website or data transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data. 7. Third-Party Links Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. 8. Children’s Privacy Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. 9. Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. ​ 10. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: info@aikidonorthway.com