Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit JoeKimura.com and interact with its services, including online classes, private residencies, the shop, and contact forms.

Information Collected

Information may be collected when you:

  • Book an online class

  • Request availability for a residency

  • Purchase a product

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Subscribe to updates

  • Communicate by email

The information collected may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing and payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Location information relevant to bookings

  • Any details you choose to provide in messages or forms

Basic technical information may also be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information helps improve the website and understand how it is used.

How Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Process bookings and purchases

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Arrange classes and residencies

  • Provide customer support

  • Send booking confirmations and essential service communications

  • Improve the website and services

Personal information is not sold, rented, or traded.

Payments

Payments are handled by secure third-party payment providers. Payment details are not stored directly on this website. Please refer to the privacy policies of the payment provider used at checkout for more information on how they handle your data.

Email Communication

If you contact the site or make a booking, your email address may be used to:

  • Reply to your enquiry

  • Send important information related to your booking

  • Provide updates related to services you have requested

If you choose to subscribe to updates, your email address will be used to send occasional newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

If analytics tools are used (such as built-in Squarespace analytics), they collect general, non-identifying usage information.

Sharing of Information

Personal information is only shared when necessary to operate the service, such as with:

  • Payment processors

  • Scheduling platforms

  • Website hosting providers

These providers only receive the information required to perform their functions.

Data Storage and Security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information and keep it secure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data held about you

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion of your data where applicable

To make such a request, please use the contact form on the website.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. Once you leave this site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies, and you should review the privacy policies of those websites.

Children’s Privacy

Services are intended for adults. Personal information is not knowingly collected from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, or legal requirements. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please get in touch using the contact form on the website.