World Kickboxing Institute Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how World Kickboxing Institute (“WKI”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website or contact us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
World Kickboxing Institute is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact Details
World Kickboxing Institute
85 Bradford Street
Commercial Unit Fabric Square
Birmingham
B12 0AG
United Kingdom
Email: info@wki.org.uk
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Information You Provide
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Information submitted through contact forms
Any other information you voluntarily provide
Technical Information
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Website usage data
Pages viewed and time spent on pages
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries and communications
Provide and improve our services
Operate and maintain our website
Monitor website performance and analytics
Send updates or marketing communications where permitted
Prevent fraud or misuse of our website
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Legitimate Interests
To operate, improve, and secure our website and services.
Consent
Where you have provided consent for marketing communications or optional cookies.
Contractual Necessity
Where processing is necessary to respond to enquiries or provide requested services.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
6. Marketing Communications
If you opt in to receive marketing communications, we may send updates, news, or promotional content by email.
You may unsubscribe or withdraw your consent at any time by:
clicking the unsubscribe link in emails; or
contacting us directly at info@wki.org.uk
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with trusted third parties including:
Website hosting providers
IT and website support providers
Analytics providers
Email communication platforms
Professional advisers where necessary
Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law
All third parties are required to keep your information secure and process it lawfully.
8. International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.
Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to help protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
improve website functionality;
analyse website traffic;
enhance user experience; and
support marketing and analytics activities.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
12. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
access your personal data;
request correction of inaccurate data;
request deletion of your data;
restrict or object to processing;
request transfer of your data;
withdraw consent at any time where consent is relied upon.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@wki.org.uk
13. Complaints
If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:
Information Commissioner’s Office
14. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the latest version will always apply.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
World Kickboxing Institute
85 Bradford Street
Commercial Unit Fabric Square
Birmingham
B12 0AG
United Kingdom
Email: info@wki.org.uk