Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Karate Walk ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, or engage with our services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in various ways when you use our Service. The types of information we may collect include:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account, subscribe to our services, make a purchase, or communicate with us, you may provide:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
• Profile information (age, gender, fitness level, goals, preferences)
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Health and Fitness Information

With your consent, we may collect information related to your fitness activities and health, including:

• Exercise history and preferences
• Workout data (duration, frequency, intensity)
• Fitness goals and progress
• Any health information you voluntarily share with us

Note: We do not require you to provide sensitive health information. Any health data you share is voluntary and will be handled in accordance with applicable laws.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent, clickstream data)
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

1.4 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

• Social media platforms (if you connect your account)
• Payment processors and fraud prevention services
• Marketing and analytics partners
• Publicly available sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

2.1 Providing and Improving Our Service

• Create and manage your account
• Process your transactions and deliver products/services
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Personalize your experience and recommend content
• Develop new features and improve existing services
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences

2.2 Communications

• Send you service-related notifications and updates
• Provide you with newsletters, marketing materials, and promotional offers (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you technical notices and security alerts

2.3 Legal and Security Purposes

• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
• Protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements

2.4 Research and Analytics

• Conduct research and analysis to understand user behavior
• Create aggregated and de-identified data for business purposes

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing and fraud prevention
• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Email delivery and marketing services
• Customer support and analytics
• Shipping and fulfillment for merchandise orders

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders, government demands)
• Requests to protect our legal rights or defend against legal claims
• Situations involving potential threats to safety or security
• Investigations of fraud or other illegal activities

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us permission to do so, such as when you connect your account to social media platforms.

3.5 Aggregated and De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for research, marketing, or other business purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Factors affecting retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Potential legal claims or disputes
• Legitimate business purposes

6. Cookies And Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us provide and improve our Service. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted).

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Service
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

6.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Service. We may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

7. Your Privacy Rights And Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Correction – You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to inaccurate information.

7.2 Deletion – You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

7.3 Data Portability – You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

7.4 Opt-Out of Marketing – You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link or by contacting us directly. Please note that you will still receive service-related communications.

7.5 Do Not Track – Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@karatewalk.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links And Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the personal information we have collected, used, and shared about you in the past 12 months
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@karatewalk.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

12. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Service and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Karate Walk

Email: info@karatewalk.com

Address: 5081 Andrus Ave., North Olmsted, Ohio 44070

Thank you for trusting Karate Walk with your information. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to protecting it.