Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

Gracie Barra Valparaiso (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, contact our academy, submit an inquiry, request a free trial, or provide information through our online forms or advertising.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Whether you are interested in classes for yourself, your child, or your family

  • Information related to your interest in our programs, free trials, enrollment, or membership

  • Other information you choose to provide when contacting us

When an inquiry concerns a child, we ask that the child's parent or legal guardian provide the information.

Our website and third-party platforms we use may also collect certain technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, cookies, and information about how visitors interact with our website or advertisements.

How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • Submit a form on our website

  • Submit a Facebook or Instagram lead form

  • Request information about our programs

  • Request or schedule a free trial

  • Contact us by phone, email, social media, or another communication method

  • Enroll in or inquire about membership at Gracie Barra Valparaiso

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to questions and inquiries

  • Provide information about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and programs

  • Contact you about a free trial

  • Provide information about enrollment, membership options, promotions, and academy events

  • Follow up with prospective students or parents/guardians

  • Operate and improve our academy, website, advertising, and customer service

  • Maintain appropriate business records and comply with applicable legal obligations

Email and Text Communications

If you provide your email address or phone number and consent to receive communications, we may contact you regarding your inquiry, free trial, enrollment, academy updates, events, or promotional offers.

You may ask us to stop sending promotional communications at any time. Where applicable, you may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe option provided in the message or opt out of text messages by replying STOP.

Consent to receive promotional communications is not required to purchase a membership.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information when reasonably necessary to operate our academy, including with service providers that help us manage inquiries, scheduling, communications, advertising, website services, or membership administration.

Information may also be processed through platforms you use to contact us, such as Meta/Facebook/Instagram, our website provider, or other services used by Gracie Barra Valparaiso.

As a Gracie Barra school, information may also be shared with appropriate Gracie Barra-affiliated entities, systems, or service providers when necessary to provide services, administer programs, or support academy operations.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, students, staff, or business.

Children's Privacy

Our academy offers programs for children; however, our online inquiry and lead forms are intended to be completed by parents or legal guardians when the prospective student is a minor.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from young children through our advertising lead forms. If you believe a child has submitted personal information without appropriate parental or guardian involvement, please contact us.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information provided to us. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, providing services, maintaining business records, and meeting legal obligations.

Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Ask what personal information we have about you

  • Request that inaccurate information be corrected

  • Request deletion of your information, where applicable

  • Ask us to stop sending marketing communications

Third-Party Services

Our website, advertisements, and communications may use third-party services. Those companies may process information according to their own privacy policies and practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact:

Gracie Barra Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Indiana
Email: admin@gbvalparaiso.com
Website: gbvalparaiso.com