STL Fencing Club – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 12, 2025
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
STL Fencing Club (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our club, register for classes or memberships, visit our website, or participate in our programs and events.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and emergency contact details.
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details and billing address (processed securely by our payment providers).
- Participation Information: Class registrations, membership status, attendance records, and competition results.
- Media: Photographs and videos taken during club activities (with consent as outlined in our Terms & Conditions).
- Website Data: Information automatically collected through cookies and analytics tools, such as IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Register you for classes, memberships, and events.
- Communicate important updates, schedules, and club announcements.
- Process payments and manage your account.
- Ensure safety and provide emergency assistance if needed.
- Promote the club through photos and videos (with prior notice and as per our Terms & Conditions).
- Improve our website, programs, and member experience.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, email communication platforms, and website hosting services.
- Governing Bodies: USA Fencing or other relevant organizations for competition registration or rankings.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our members and staff.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors and is not stored on our servers.
5. Your Choices
You may:
- Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in our communications.
- Request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.
- Decline to be photographed or recorded by providing written notice to the Club.
6. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and track visitor activity. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the website may not work properly without them.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Parents or guardians registering minors must provide accurate information and consent to its use as described in this policy.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at: Tran@STLFencingClub.com
