Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 19/10/25

This Privacy Policy explains how NSK MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website https://www.nsk.org.uk or interact with us in any capacity. We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, as regulated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

1. Who We Are
NSK Martial Arts Centre is a martial arts organisation based in Chessington, United Kingdom. We operate the website https://www.nsk.org.uk and are responsible for the processing of personal data as outlined in this policy.

2. What Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide Directly
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address
Payment details (where applicable)
Any additional information you choose to provide via forms, emails, or social platforms

Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)
IP address
Browser type and version
Time zone setting
Browser plug-in types
Operating system and platform
Information about your visit including pages viewed, page response times, errors, and length of visits

Social Media Data
If you interact with us through social media (for example, Facebook or Instagram), we may collect data from your public profile such as your name, photo, or contact details.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent: When you have given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose
Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfil a contractual obligation
Legal Obligation: Where we are required by law to process your data
Legitimate Interest: When it is necessary for our legitimate business interests and your rights do not override these interests

4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Provide services and respond to enquiries
Administer classes, programmes, or memberships
Improve our services and website
Send service-related communications
Process payments and manage billing
Conduct marketing (if you have consented)
Comply with legal obligations

5. Marketing and Personalised Ads
We may use your data, with consent, to send marketing communications or display targeted advertisements through platforms such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram. You can opt out of such marketing at any time by contacting us or adjusting your settings on those platforms.

6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. We may share it only with:
Trusted third-party service providers: For purposes such as payment processing, website hosting, or email delivery
Marketing platforms: Such as Facebook Custom Audiences or Google Ads, where consent has been obtained
Legal authorities: Where required to do so by law or for the protection of legal rights

All third parties are bound by data protection obligations consistent with this policy and UK data protection law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Analyse website traffic
Improve site functionality
Personalise user experience
Enable secure booking features

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or through our cookie banner upon first visit. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

9. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data
Request erasure (right to be forgotten)
Object to or restrict certain types of processing
Withdraw consent at any time, where consent was the lawful basis
Lodge a complaint with the ICO
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Data Transfers Outside the UK
If your personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom (for example, to our cloud service providers), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or UK adequacy decisions.

11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no transmission method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. If we make significant changes, we will notify you.
This version was last updated on 19/10/2025.

13. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your rights, please contact:
NSK Martial Arts Centre
📧 Email: info@nsk.org.uk
☎ Tel: +44 7795 203724