Last updated: January 2026 · Effective for all visitors
1. Overview
Believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ("we", "us", "our") operates this website and runs a brick-and-mortar martial arts academy at 117 N. Creek Dr. Unit B, Summerville, SC 29486. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over it.
By using this website or enrolling at our academy, you agree to the practices described below.
2. Information We Collect
Information you give us directly
- Free trial bookings: first name, last name, email address, phone number, and the program you're interested in.
- Contact form submissions: any information you choose to include in a message to us.
- Membership enrollment: emergency contact, date of birth, medical/injury notes, and billing information (processed through a PCI-compliant payment processor — we never store card numbers on our servers).
- Minors: parent/guardian contact details for any student under 18.
Information collected automatically
- Basic browser information (device type, operating system, browser type) used for site analytics.
- IP address, pages visited, and referring URL.
- Cookies and similar technologies used to keep the site functioning, remember preferences, and measure traffic.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To confirm your free trial, schedule classes, and communicate about your training.
- To process memberships, payments, and keep attendance records.
- To send you class updates, academy announcements, and occasional promotional emails or text messages. You can opt out at any time.
- To keep the website running, improve it, and prevent abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations (tax, insurance, court order, etc.).
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Service providers that help us run the business: our CRM, scheduling system, email platform, and payment processor.
- Legal compliance where required by law, subpoena, or court order.
- Business transfer in the event the academy is sold or merged, your information may transfer to the new owner (you'll be notified if that happens).
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep the site functioning and analytics cookies to understand how people use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may stop working.
6. Your Rights
- Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: ask us to correct anything that's inaccurate.
- Deletion: ask us to delete your information (we may need to keep some records for legal or billing reasons).
- Opt out: unsubscribe from marketing emails or SMS at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email Flavia@believejiujitsu.com.
7. Children's Privacy
Our kids programs enroll students as young as 5. We only collect information about minors from their parent or legal guardian, and we do not knowingly collect information directly from anyone under 13 without verified parental consent.
8. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information — encryption in transit, access controls, and trusted third-party processors. No online system is 100% secure, but we do our best.
9. Third-Party Links
This website may link to external sites (Google Maps, social media, booking calendars). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites — please review their policies directly.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach out:
Believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
117 N. Creek Dr. Unit B
Summerville, SC 29486
843-585-3465
Flavia@believejiujitsu.com