Last Updated: 22/03/2026
At Bushi No Te Kai, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit our website, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.
The Data Controller is Peter Larsen. If you have any questions regarding this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@bushinotekai.co.uk.
We collect information through our website in two ways:
When you fill out a contact form on our website, we collect:
Name
Email Address
Telephone Number
Any personal message you include
How we use it: We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and provide you with information regarding our martial arts classes and the best options for you to start training. Lawful Basis: Contract/Pre-contractual request (Taking steps at your request before entering into a membership).
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our site (e.g., which pages are most popular). This involves the use of Cookies to collect non-identifying information such as:
IP address (anonymised)
Web browser type
Operating system
Pages viewed and duration of visit
How we use it: This data helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience. Lawful Basis: Legitimate Interests (Monitoring and improving our website services).
We do not store your contact form data on our website’s database. Once you hit “Submit,” the information is sent via encrypted email to our instructors.
If you do not join the club, your contact details will be deleted within 6 months of your last correspondence.
If you become a member, your data will be managed under our Member Privacy Notice, which is provided separately during your registration.
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share information with third parties in the following limited circumstances:
Google Analytics: To process website usage data.
Legal Requirement: If we are under a duty to disclose your personal data to comply with any legal obligation.
We occasionally feature photographs and videos of our classes and events on this website and our social media channels to promote the club. Consent for the use of these images is managed through our Membership Agreement and is not collected via this website. If you appear in an image on this site and wish for it to be removed, please contact info@bushinotekai.co.uk.
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: You can ask us to change incorrect data.
Deletion: You can ask us to delete your contact information.
Object: You can object to our use of Google Analytics by adjusting your browser settings.
We keep this policy under regular review. Any changes will be updated on this page.