Privacy Policy

1. What We Collect

We collect minimal information to run our club and communicate with members and supporters:

• Email addresses — when you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact form.
• Names and contact info — when you register for classes or membership.
• Payment information — processed securely by PayPal. We do not store credit card numbers, bank account details, or other payment data on our systems.

2. Cookies

We do not use cookies. Our website analytics are provided by Cloudflare Web Analytics, which is privacy-first and cookie-free. No tracking cookies, no advertising cookies, no third-party cookies of any kind.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• PayPal — for processing donations. PayPal has its own privacy policy.
• Mailchimp — for sending our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
• Google Maps — embedded on our contact page to help you find us. Google's privacy policy applies.
• Cloudflare — for hosting and privacy-friendly analytics. No personal data is collected.

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Hooked on Fencing serves fencers ages 6 and up. All registration for minors is completed by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. If you believe your child has submitted personal information to us without your consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

5. Data Retention

• Newsletter subscriptions — retained until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form submissions — deleted after your inquiry is resolved.
• Membership records — retained for the duration of your membership and as required for nonprofit record-keeping.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request deletion of your personal information at any time.
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email.
• Access any personal data we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

7. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, reach out to us: