Privacy Policy

Patrick Bittan Martial Arts Academy Spain
Last updated: 01.03.26

1. Introduction

Patrick Bittan Academy Spain (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
  • Spanish data protection laws

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Patrick Bittan
Email: contacto@patrickbittan.es
Address: Dentro la Plaza, Bittan Academy, C. Chambel, 3, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Málaga

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect:

Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Child’s name (if registering for kids classes)
  • Message content
  • Booking details

Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage data (via cookies)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-up)
  • Contractual necessity (class bookings, memberships)
  • Legitimate interests (website security, analytics)
  • Legal obligations (accounting, tax compliance)

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Process bookings and memberships
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve website functionality
  • Send relevant updates (if consented)

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing services
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate business purposes

When no longer required, data is securely deleted.

7. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Payment processors
  • Website hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities (if required by law)

All third-party processors comply with GDPR requirements.

8. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data (“Right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: contacto@patrickbittan.es

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)
www.aepd.es

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Enhance functionality

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

A separate Cookie Policy may provide further detail.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Destruction

12. Children’s Data

For children under 16, parental consent is required before collecting personal data.

Parents or guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of their child’s data at any time.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updates.

14. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries:

Patrick Bittan
Email: contacto@patrickbittan.es
Phone: +34 744 61 93 27
Address: Dentro la Plaza, Bittan Academy, C. Chambel, 3, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Málaga