PRIVACY POLICY
American Karate Institute™ Inc. 

Effective Date: July 27, 2026

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING TEXT MESSAGING DATA

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American Karate Institute™ Inc. does not sell, rent, or share customer SMS opt-in information, including mobile phone numbers and consent records, with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be provided to service providers, including SMS platforms, telecommunications providers, CRM providers, and other vendors, solely as necessary to provide messaging and related services on behalf of American Karate Institute™ Inc.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent records are kept confidential and are not shared for third-party marketing or promotional purposes.

 

What This Privacy Policy Covers

 

This Privacy Policy describes how American Karate Institute™ Inc. collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information provided through our website, enrollment processes, communications, and services.

Personal information may include your name, address, email address, telephone number, payment information, communication preferences, enrollment information, and other information you voluntarily provide to us.

When you voluntarily provide personal information to American Karate Institute™ Inc., we use that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

Personal Information

 

We may collect:

• Name, email address, phone number, and physical address

• Payment information when you make a purchase or enroll in a program

• Student and enrollment information

• Opt-in and consent records, including timestamps and records associated with SMS and email communications

• Communication preferences

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Non-Personal Information

We may collect:

• IP address, browser type, and device information

• Website usage patterns and analytics

• Cookies and similar technologies

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Customer Communications

We may maintain:

• Records of inquiries and service requests

• Appointment details and preferences

• Enrollment and student account information

• Service history and feedback

• Communication history and consent preferences

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We may use your information for:

• Providing and improving our services

• Processing transactions and payments

• Managing student accounts and enrollments

• Communicating with you regarding inquiries, appointments, classes, accounts, and program updates

• Sending communications for which you have provided consent

• Enhancing website functionality and user experience

• Maintaining communication preferences and consent records

• Ensuring security and fraud prevention

• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

 

3. SMS Messaging & Compliance

 

American Karate Institute™ Inc. maintains separate SMS communication programs for prospective students and enrolled students or their parents/legal guardians.

The messages you receive depend on the SMS program for which you have voluntarily provided consent.

 

Prospective Student, Trial & Marketing Communications

Individuals who provide their mobile phone number and affirmatively opt in through the American Karate Institute™ Inc. website may receive text messages from 786-952-7211.

Depending on the consent provided, these messages may include trial class booking information, appointment reminders, important class updates, follow-up communications, and promotional messages regarding special offers, discounts, and services.

Consent for non-marketing and marketing SMS communications is collected separately through our website.

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Enrolled Student & Account Communications

Enrolled students and/or their parents or legal guardians may separately opt in to receive non-marketing SMS communications from 561-652-0355.

Consent for these communications is obtained through a separate, optional SMS opt-in process for enrolled students and their parents or legal guardians. Individuals must affirmatively opt in before receiving messages through this SMS program.

SMS consent is optional and is not a condition of enrollment, purchase, participation, maintaining an active student account, or receiving services from American Karate Institute™ Inc.

Students and parents/legal guardians may enroll in and participate in American Karate Institute™ programs without consenting to SMS communications.

Messages through the enrolled-student SMS program may include:

• Student account notifications

• Enrollment and membership updates

• Billing and payment reminders

• Class schedule changes

• School closure notifications

• Program and service-related updates

• Other important communications related to an active enrollment or student account

The enrolled-student SMS program is not used to send marketing or promotional messages.

Opt-In & Consent

You will only receive SMS messages through a communication program for which you have affirmatively provided consent.

American Karate Institute™ Inc. maintains records of SMS consent, which may include the date and time consent was provided, the mobile telephone number provided, the applicable consent disclosure, and form or account records associated with that consent.

Consent to one American Karate Institute™ Inc. SMS communication program does not automatically constitute consent to another SMS communication program.

Providing a mobile phone number alone does not constitute consent to receive SMS messages.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may cancel SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to the number sending you messages.

After opting out, you may receive a final confirmation message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. No additional messages will be sent through that SMS program unless you subsequently provide consent to receive messages again.

Opting out of SMS communications does not affect your enrollment, purchases, participation, student account, or ability to receive services from American Karate Institute™ Inc.

Message Frequency & Charges

Message frequency varies depending on the SMS program, your interactions with American Karate Institute™ Inc., your enrollment, student account activity, class schedules, and the communications for which you have provided consent.

Message and data rates may apply.

Help & Support

Reply HELP to the number sending you messages for assistance.

You may also contact American Karate Institute™ Inc. at:

Email: info@akimiami.com
Office Phone: 305-385-8811

Customer support is available during regular business hours.

Carrier Information

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Message and data rates may apply.

SMS Data Protection

No mobile information will be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be provided to service providers, including SMS platforms, telecommunications providers, CRM providers, and other vendors, solely as necessary to provide messaging and related services on behalf of American Karate Institute™ Inc.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent records will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

 

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

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American Karate Institute™ Inc. does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may provide information to third-party service providers who assist with our business operations, including:

• Payment processing

• Appointment scheduling

• Website and hosting services

• Customer relationship management systems

• SMS platforms and telecommunications providers

• Other service providers necessary to operate our business and provide requested services

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security.

SMS opt-in data and consent records are not provided to third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Legal Compliance

Information may be disclosed:

• When required by applicable law or legal process

• In response to valid law enforcement requests or court orders

• When reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, customers, students, or others

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to applicable privacy requirements.

 

5. Data Security

 

We implement and maintain reasonable security measures designed to protect personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data where appropriate

• Secure access controls and authentication mechanisms

• Security assessments and updates

• Employee training regarding data protection

• Breach response and notification procedures

• Secure backup and recovery systems

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We use commercially reasonable measures to protect personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

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We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic and user behavior

• Remember preferences

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Measure the effectiveness of our services and advertising

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain website features.

 

7. Your Rights & Choices

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Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request that personal information be updated or corrected

• Request deletion of certain personal information

• Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link provided in those emails

• Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP

• Request information regarding how we process your personal information

• Withdraw consent for future communications

Withdrawing or declining SMS consent does not affect your ability to enroll, purchase services, participate in programs, or maintain an active student account with American Karate Institute™ Inc.

To exercise applicable privacy rights or ask questions about your information, contact us at info@akimiami.com or using the information provided in Section 11.

8. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

American Karate Institute™ Inc. is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected and processed by American Karate Institute™ Inc.

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9. Advertising & Third-Party Platforms

 

American Karate Institute™ Inc. may advertise through third-party platforms including Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Meta.

These platforms may collect information regarding interactions with our advertisements through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.

This information may be used to:

• Measure advertising performance

• Deliver relevant advertising

• Understand website visits and interactions

• Build and measure advertising audiences

Meta Pixel

Our website may use the Meta Pixel to measure and optimize advertising campaigns. Meta may collect information regarding activity on our website in accordance with its own privacy practices.

Google Analytics & Advertising

Our website may use Google Analytics and Google Ads technologies to measure website traffic and advertising performance. Google processes information in accordance with its own privacy policies.

Advertising and analytics technologies are separate from our SMS consent programs.

American Karate Institute™ Inc. does not share SMS opt-in data or SMS consent records with advertising platforms for advertising or marketing purposes.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our services, business practices, technology, or legal requirements.

The latest version will be posted on our website with the applicable effective date.

Where appropriate, we may provide additional notice of significant changes.

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our SMS programs, or how your information is handled, please contact:

American Karate Institute™ Inc.
12981 SW 112 ST
Miami, FL 33186

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Office Phone: 305-385-8811
 

Prospective Student/Trial SMS: 786-952-7211
Enrolled Student/Account SMS: 561-652-0355
 

Email: info@akimiami.com
 

Website: www.akimiami.com

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By using our website and services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required for a particular communication or use of personal information, consent will be obtained separately as applicable.