Privacy Policy
Brú Grappling Studio
1. Introduction
Brú Grappling Studio is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.
By using our services, website, or booking system, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Personal Information
Name
Email address
Phone number
Date of birth (where required)
Account & Booking Data
Membership details
Class bookings and attendance history
Payment status (note: we do not store full card details)
Payment Information
Payments are processed securely via third-party providers (e.g. Stripe). We do not store your full payment details.
Technical Data
IP address
Browser type and device information
Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
To manage memberships and class bookings
To process payments and maintain billing records
To communicate with you regarding bookings, updates, or changes
To provide customer support
To improve our services and user experience
To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Contractual necessity – to provide memberships, bookings, and services
Legitimate interests – to improve services and manage operations
Legal obligation – for accounting and regulatory compliance
Consent – where applicable (e.g. marketing communications)
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe)
Booking and website infrastructure providers
Email or communication tools
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Active members: for the duration of your membership
Former members: for a reasonable period after cancellation for legal and administrative purposes
Financial records: retained as required by Irish law
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyse usage and performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Brú Grappling Studio
Email: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland) if you believe your data has been mishandled.