BICMA Privacy Policy Statement
Last Updated: April 2026
1. Introduction
The British Institute for Chinese Martial Arts (BICMA) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you sign up for our classes, use our online tools, or contact us.
2. Information We Collect
When you register with BICMA or use our digital services, we may collect the following personal information:
Identity Data: Name and Surname.
Contact Data: Email address and Phone number.
Technical Data: Usage data from our website or digital tools.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your information for the following purposes:
Service Delivery: To manage your membership, process bookings, and provide access to our training tools.
Communication: To send you essential service updates regarding class changes, grading schedules, or administrative matters.
Marketing: With your explicit consent, we will use your name, email, and phone number to send you news about upcoming seminars, special events, new courses, and promotional offers related to BICMA.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Contract: To fulfill our agreement to provide martial arts training or services to you.
Consent: For marketing communications. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and maintain the safety and security of our members.
5. Data Sharing & Security
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your data is only shared with essential service providers (e.g., secure booking systems or email platforms) required to run BICMA. we implement robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access to your information.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct any inaccuracies in your information.
Request erasure of your data (the "right to be forgotten").
Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
Withdraw consent for marketing at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
The British Institute for Chinese Martial Arts (BICMA) Email: [Insert BICMA Email Address] Website: https://thebicma.com/