Last Updated: Nov. 18, 2025
Kogaion Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or interact with us through SMS or other communication channels.
By accessing our website or providing your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
Name
Email address
Phone number (including for SMS communication)
Billing and payment information
Any information you voluntarily submit through forms, registrations, or inquiries
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and operating system
Device information
Pages viewed and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and manage our educational programs and services
Process registrations, payments, and account creation
Send important updates, confirmations, and notifications
Improve our website and user experience
Respond to inquiries and offer customer support
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. SMS Messaging and Consent
By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Kogaion Academy, which may include:
Enrollment confirmations
Appointment reminders
Class updates
Support-related messages
Promotional or informational messages (only if explicitly opted in)
Your Rights:
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
To receive help with SMS messages, reply HELP.
Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier.
We do NOT:
Share, sell, or rent your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data to third parties or affiliates for marketing or any unrelated purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in the following situations:
Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email/SMS delivery, or analytics.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or organizational change (you will be notified).
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we store
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion
Withdraw consent
Opt out of marketing communications
Request a copy of the data you provided
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have, notify us immediately.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Kogaion Academy
Email: shirlingtonbjj@gmail.com
Phone: 703-732-7974
Website: kogaionacademy.com