1. Introduction

BJJChat ("we," "our," or "us") operates the BJJChat.com website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account or use our services, we may collect:

Name and email address
Profile information (belt rank, gym affiliation)
Training data you choose to log
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we automatically collect:

IP address and browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain our services
Process your transactions
Send you service-related communications
Improve our website and user experience
Analyze usage patterns and trends
Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our services (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
Gym Owners: If you join a gym on our platform, limited information may be shared with that gym's administrators
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bjjchat.com.

9. California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@bjjchat.com

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