GDPR Privacy Policy


  1. What information is being collected?

1.1 – We collect a variety of information before, during and after you book with Bushido Shotokan and use any of our services. This includes:
• Names, Addresses and Contact Information of the person(s) Training with us.
• Names, Addresses and Contact Information of the person(s) using our services.
• Names (and in some cases ages and gender) of all participants Training in Karate classes.

1.2 – If you E-Mail us or send us messages via social media, these messages are stored within our email system or social media accounts. These messages are stored for as long as practicable

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  • Who is collecting the data?

2.1 – This data is being collected by Bushido Shotokan Karate Club for Educational Funding Company 7 Barton Court 11-12 High Street Barton Court Highworth Swindon SN6 7AG and the Martial arts standards agentcy

  • How is it being collected?

3.1 – The majority of our data is collected directly from you. Whether you fill out a form for us online, or tell us face to face, via the telephone, via e-mail or message.
3.2 – In some cases, data may be given to us by a third party. This includes if somebody passes on your details on your behalf regarding starting karate lessons – they will usually give us your name and details for us to process, and provide our service to you.

  • Why is it being collected?

4.1 – Most of the data we collect is solely for the purpose of providing you with a service you have ordered, or had ordered for you.
4.2 – Some of the data we collect is to help provide you with a better customer service experience
4.3 – We are required by law to collect and store certain information relating to any order you place with us.

  • How will it be used?

5.1 – Data we collect will be used by Bushido Shotokan Karate Club to enable us to provide our services and products to you.
5.2 – Contact data (e-mail addresses) may be used to send you direct offers from Bushido Shotokan Karate Club about upcoming promotions. These can be unsubscribed from at any time.
5.3 – Bushido Shotokan Karate Club may internally analyse data for business and forecast purposes.
5.4 – Bushido Shotokan Karate Club has NO legitimate interest in using images taken in relation to your Karate club application form in any form either on:
• social media for promotion & advertising purposes
• our website for promotion & advertising purposes
• For marketing materials (business stationary, flyers, business cards etc)
• For publications/print

  • Who will it be shared with?

6.1 – We take your privacy very seriously. We do not sell your data to third party organisations. There are a few scenarios where some of your data may be shared with third parties to allow us to provide our services to you. These include:
• Delivery and Postage Service Providers to allow us to send you documentation and orders you have placed. (Information shared includes Name, Address and in some case e-mail address / mobile number)
• Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements – we will provide data to law enforcement agencies if issued with a court order to do so.

  • How will this affect you?

7.1 – We collect, store and process your data in such a way that should have no negative effect on you as an individual.

  • How long is the data stored?

8.1 – Most data we collect is stored indefinitely. This is to allow us to provide a better service to you as a customer in the event that you contact us again in the future.
8.2 – We are legally obliged to store some data for a minimum amount of time, for example sale order records, payment records etc.

  • Access to stored data.

9.1 – If you have any questions about data we hold about you, please feel free to contact us. As well as trying to help you directly.
9.2 – You may request a copy of any data we store about you – and we will comply with any requests as per the guidance of the Information Commissioner’s Office.

  1. More information.

10.1 – If you would like any clarification on how we collect, store or process your data – please contact us directly.
10.2 – If you would like further information on the legal guidelines we operate within, or have any concerns about how we use your data, please check the ICO’s website at https://ico.org.uk

  1. Our Details

11.1 – This business is owned and operated by Lawrence Elcock, trading as CMK Shotokan Karate.
11.2 – Our principal place of business is at: the sports centres and schools on this website
11.3 – You can contact us in writing to the email to bushido57@me.com

Our website address is: http://karatestarters.com.