GB policies

PRIVACY POLICY & DATA PRACTICES

Effective Date: March 25, 2026

Gracie Barra Lake Country (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to
protecting the privacy of our students, parents, and website visitors.
This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we
collect it, and how we use and protect it.

This policy applies to information collected through our website
(gblakecountry.com), registration forms, and in-person enrollment
at our academy located at #723 – 11850 Oceola Rd, Lake Country,
BC V4V 2T5.

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1. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of personal information:

Contact and Identity Information
– Full name, address, phone number, and email address of
students and parents/guardians
– Date of birth of students

Emergency and Medical Information
– Emergency contact name, phone number, and relationship
– Any relevant medical or physical conditions disclosed
voluntarily by members or parents

Program and Enrollment Information
– Program selection, membership type, and enrollment dates
– After-school pickup preferences and authorized pickup contacts

Communications
– Messages sent to us via contact forms, email, or phone

We do NOT collect credit card numbers or payment information
through our website. All payment processing is handled securely
in person at the academy or by phone.

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2. WHY WE COLLECT THIS INFORMATION

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

– To enroll students in our programs and manage memberships
– To contact parents or guardians about scheduling, absences,
or program changes
– To respond to inquiries submitted through our website
– To coordinate after-school pickup and emergency contacts
– To comply with legal obligations and insurance requirements
– To send program updates and academy communications
(you may opt out at any time)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to
any third party.

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3. HOW WE STORE AND PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

Member information is stored in our secure franchise management
system (GBMembers), which is operated by Gracie Barra International.
Access is limited to authorized academy staff only.

Inquiry and registration form submissions are received via our
IONOS-hosted email system and are handled securely by academy
administration.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for
the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

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4. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

We enroll students as young as four years old. For students
under 18 years of age, all personal information is collected
from and with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Parents and guardians may request access to, correction of,
or deletion of their child’s information at any time by
contacting us directly.

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5. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER CANADIAN PRIVACY LAW

Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia’s Personal Information
Protection Act (PIPA), you have the right to:

– Know what personal information we hold about you
– Request access to your personal information
– Request correction of inaccurate information
– Withdraw consent for non-essential communications
– Request deletion of your information (subject to legal
retention obligations)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
Email: info@gblakecountry.com
Phone: (778) 235-8364

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6. WEBSITE COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools, including
Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit), to understand how
visitors use our site. This data is anonymized and aggregated —
it does not identify individual visitors.

You may decline non-essential cookies using the cookie
preference options presented when you visit our site.

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7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our website may link to or integrate with the following
third-party services:

– Google (Analytics, Maps, Reviews)
– Facebook and Instagram (social media links)
– GB Wear Canada (gbwearcanada.ca — GB merchandise)
– Gracie Barra International (franchise systems)

Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review their policies independently.

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8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we
do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
Continued use of our website or academy services following any
changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding
this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information,
please contact:

Gracie Barra Lake Country
#723 – 11850 Oceola Rd
Lake Country, BC V4V 2T5
Email: info@gblakecountry.com
Phone: (778) 235-8364