GDPR

Privacy Policy – Patello BJJ

At Patello BJJ, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Who We Are

Patello BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy based in the United Kingdom. Our contact details are:

Patello BJJ
Address: 84 Walton Road, East Molesey, KT8 0DL
Email: patellobjjmolesey@gmail.com
Phone: 07920 018 506

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Full name

  • Contact information (email address, phone number, emergency contact)

  • Date of birth

  • Medical information (e.g., injuries or conditions relevant to training safety)

  • Payment details (if paying for classes or subscriptions)

  • Attendance records

  • CCTV footage (if applicable at our premises)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage your membership and access to classes

  • Communicate important updates and scheduling

  • Ensure your safety and wellbeing during training

  • Process payments and manage accounts

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to deliver our services to you

  • Legal obligation – to meet regulatory and health/safety requirements

  • Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our academy operations

  • Consent – for marketing or sharing testimonials (where applicable)

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, GoCardless)

  • IT service providers (e.g., Gymdesk, website host)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to respect your data and process it only for specified purposes.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to certain exceptions)

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information above.

8. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way.

9. Cookies and Website Usage

If you visit our website, we may collect certain information using cookies. This helps us improve user experience and website functionality. You will be informed and given control over cookies when visiting our site.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website and significant changes will be communicated directly.

11. Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: patellobjjmolesey@gmail.com
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://www.ico.org.uk