Shape Jiu Jitsu Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Shape Jiu Jitsu (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when visiting our website or interacting with our programs.

Our academy is located in Canberra, ACT, Australia. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including:

  • Your name, email address, and phone number

  • Details submitted through contact or trial sign-up forms

  • Information shared with us through third-party systems (e.g. Gymdesk, Google Forms, or Stripe) when you register, make payments, or book classes

We may also collect limited, non-identifiable information such as:

  • Your device type and browser

  • Website usage data via cookies or analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and process trial or membership requests

  • Manage class bookings and communications

  • Send updates or information about Shape Jiu Jitsu events, schedules, and programs

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Comply with Australian legal and safety obligations

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Data may be stored securely by trusted third-party platforms (such as Gymdesk, Google, or Stripe) which may hold data on servers located outside Australia. These providers have their own privacy and security policies, which we encourage you to review.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data only when necessary to:

  • Process memberships or payments through secure third-party providers

  • Comply with legal obligations or protect the safety of our members

5. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:

  • Access and request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information

  • Withdraw consent for receiving promotional communications

You can contact us at any time to exercise these rights.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party booking or payment systems. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external services you use.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Shape Jiu Jitsu
Dairy Road, Canberra, ACT
📧 hello@shapejiujitsu.com

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes to our practices or the law. The latest version will always be available on our website.