Privacy Policy – American GymStars
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
American GymStars (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website, https://americangymstars.com.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information (submitted by you):
When you complete forms on our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (where applicable)
- Message content
Forms & Documents:
- Our site provides downloadable forms (such as registration forms, birthday party information sheets, and event waivers). If you complete and return these forms, we may collect personal information such as your child’s name, parent/guardian contact details, emergency contact information, and other information necessary for participation in our programs.
Automatically Collected Data (via cookies & analytics):
- Device and browser information
- IP address and general location
- Website usage data (pages visited, time on site, interactions)
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms
- Register participants for classes, events, and activities
- Process event waivers and required participation forms
- Communicate with parents/guardians and participants
- Improve our services and website
- Analyze website performance using Google Analytics
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share data only with:
- Service providers that assist in website hosting, analytics, communications, or form processing
- Authorized staff who require access to information for program registration, safety, or administrative purposes
Spam Protection:
We use Akismet Anti-Spam to help prevent spam form submissions. When you submit information through forms on our site, certain data (such as your IP address, email address, and message content) may be processed by Akismet in accordance with their privacy policy.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized information about website usage.
- Data may include which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and general geographic information.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Data Retention
- Contact form submissions and registration/waiver forms are retained as long as necessary to provide services, ensure participant safety, or comply with legal obligations.
- Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google’s standard retention policies.
6. User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or request deletion of your personal information
- Request details about how your data is used and shared
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: kalli@americangymstars.com.
7. Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal data, including forms and waivers. However, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. Children’s Privacy
Because our services are designed for children’s activities, personal information may be collected from parents/guardians regarding their child’s participation. We do not knowingly collect information directly from children without parental consent.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
American GymStars
Website: https://americangymstars.com
Email: kalli@americangymstars.com
Phone: 618-899-5096