PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 7/31/2026

The Carman Gym ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website or using our services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with our website or services, you may provide information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Emergency contact information
Date of birth (if required for services)
Health and fitness information you voluntarily choose to provide
Pregnancy or postpartum information you voluntarily disclose
Appointment requests
Messages submitted through contact forms
Newsletter subscriptions
Payment information (processed securely through our third-party payment processor)

Providing health-related information is entirely voluntary and is used only to provide safe and appropriate fitness services.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website
Date and time of your visit
General geographic location
Website usage statistics

This information helps us improve our website and user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Improve website functionality
Analyze website traffic
Understand visitor behavior
Measure marketing effectiveness

Most browsers allow you to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries
Schedule appointments
Deliver personal training services
Process payments
Send appointment reminders
Communicate regarding your services
Provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent where required)
Maintain business records
Protect against fraud and unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send:

Fitness tips
Business updates
Promotions
Educational content
Event announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails or by contacting us directly.

Service-related communications (such as appointment confirmations or policy updates) may still be sent when necessary.

Payment Information

Payments are processed through trusted third-party payment providers.

The Carman Gym does not store complete credit card or debit card information on our servers.

Payment processors maintain their own privacy and security practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

Payment processors
Scheduling software providers
Email marketing platforms
Website hosting providers
Technology service providers
Professional advisors (such as accountants or attorneys)
Government agencies when required by law

These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf.

Health Information

As a fitness business, you may voluntarily provide information about your health, injuries, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or exercise limitations.

This information is used solely to:

Customize your fitness program
Promote safe exercise
Better understand your training needs
Communicate regarding your sessions

The Carman Gym is not a healthcare provider, and information you provide is generally not subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, we take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality of the information you choose to share.

Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only as long as is reasonably necessary to:

Provide services
Maintain business records
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it when practical.

Your Privacy Choices

You may request to:

Access the personal information we maintain about you
Correct inaccurate information
Update your contact information
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and business record retention requirements

To make a request, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, scheduling tools, payment processors, or other services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective upon posting the revised policy on this website. The updated Effective Date will appear at the top of this page.

Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

The Carman Gym

Email: thecarmangym@gmail.com

Phone: 208-419-6060

Website: www.carmangym.com