PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: March 5, 2026

Sidekick Karate School

1. Introduction

Sidekick Karate School ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at 3211 W Wadley Ave Ste. 11A, Midland, TX 79705, is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us — including through our website at www.sidekickkarateusa.com, in person, or via phone and text messaging.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.
Student Information: Age, date of birth, emergency contact details, and health/medical notes relevant to participation in our programs.
Payment Information: Billing details necessary to process tuition and program fees. Payment data is processed through secure third-party processors and is not stored on our systems.
Communications: Records of messages, emails, or inquiries you send to us.
SMS/Text Opt-In Data: If you opt in to receive text messages from us, we collect your mobile number and your consent preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

Enroll and manage student registrations and class scheduling.
Communicate important updates, schedule changes, and school announcements.
Send SMS/text messages to users who have explicitly opted in.
Process payments for tuition and programs.
Respond to your questions and support requests.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. SMS / Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from Sidekick Karate School, you consent to receive informational texts related to your enrollment, scheduling, and school updates.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.
Message and data rates may apply.
For help, reply HELP or contact us at info@sidekickkarateusa.com.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Third-Party Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business (e.g., payment processors, scheduling software providers), provided they agree to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
Safety: We may share information when necessary to protect the safety of our students, staff, or the public.

We do not engage in the buying or selling of personal data under any circumstances.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Many of our students are minors. We collect personal information about children only from their parents or legal guardians and only as necessary to provide our martial arts programs. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for any other purpose, and we do not share children's information with third parties for marketing purposes.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you or your child.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
Withdraw consent for SMS/text communications at any time by replying STOP.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@sidekickkarateusa.com or call 575-749-0241.

9. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website (hosted on Wix.com) may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as YouTube or Facebook). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Sidekick Karate School 3211 W Wadley Ave Ste. 11A Midland, TX 79705

📧 info@sidekickkarateusa.com

📞 575-749-0241