Privacy Policy
How we protect your information
Last Updated: February 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to World Budo Arts ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website worldbudoarts.com and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment details processed securely through Stripe
- Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us or submitting forms
- Video Submissions: Videos you upload for review by our instructors
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, email delivery, hosting)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Clerk: For user authentication and account management
- SendGrid: For email communications
- Google reCAPTCHA: For spam and abuse prevention
- Amazon Web Services: For secure video storage
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Rectify or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our service may not function properly without cookies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: