Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. Here's how we handle your info at the Stronghold.

Overview

Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But here's the deal: at Mythralen Stronghold, we're straight shooters.

When you walk through our doors or sign up online, you're trusting us with some personal info. Could be your name, email, phone number, maybe your fitness goals or health considerations. We don't take that lightly.

This policy's gonna walk you through exactly what we collect, why we need it, and how we keep it safe. No legal mumbo-jumbo where we can avoid it - just real talk about your data.

We're based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, which means we follow Canadian privacy laws including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). That's your baseline protection right there.

Information We Collect

Alright, let's break down what info we're actually gathering:

Personal Identifiers
  • Full name and preferred name (because we're not gonna keep calling you "Robert" if everyone knows you as "Bobby")
  • Email address and phone number
  • Home address (mainly for emergency contacts and membership stuff)
  • Date of birth (we need to know you're old enough to train, plus it helps with programming)
  • Emergency contact details - this one's super important when you're throwing heavy weights around
Health & Fitness Information
  • Medical conditions or injuries we should know about (torn ACL? Dodgy shoulder? We need to know before you grab a barbell)
  • Fitness assessment results and baseline measurements
  • Training history and current fitness level
  • Personal goals - whether that's hitting a 400lb deadlift or just feeling better day-to-day
  • Progress tracking data if you're working with our coaches
Payment & Membership Info
  • Credit card or bank account details (processed securely, never stored on our end)
  • Membership type and payment history
  • Class bookings and attendance records
Technical Data
  • IP address when you visit our website
  • Browser type and device info
  • How you navigate through our site (helps us make it less annoying to use)
  • Login credentials for our member portal

How We Use Your Information

We're not collecting this stuff just for kicks. Here's what we actually do with it:

Deliver Training Services

Your health info helps us program safe, effective workouts. Can't properly coach someone if we don't know they've got a bum knee.

Process Payments

Pretty straightforward - we need payment details to charge your membership and any additional services you book.

Communication

Sending class schedules, membership updates, or letting you know we're closed for Canada Day. Basic operational stuff.

Track Progress

If you're doing personal training or performance coaching, we keep tabs on your lifts, times, and improvements. That's the whole point.

Safety & Emergency

Emergency contacts are there for a reason. If something goes wrong, we need to reach someone fast.

Improve Our Services

Looking at attendance patterns, popular class times, what equipment gets used most - helps us run a better gym.

We won't use your info for anything sketchy or unrelated to running the gym. If we ever want to use it for something new, we'll ask first.

Data Storage & Security

Your data's gotta live somewhere, and we make sure that somewhere is locked down tight.

Where Your Data Lives

We store everything on Canadian servers - your data doesn't leave the country. Our membership management system and client records are hosted by reputable providers who specialize in gym software (they know their stuff).

Security Measures

Here's what we do to keep things secure:

  • Encrypted connections (that little padlock in your browser? Yeah, that matters)
  • Secure password requirements for member accounts
  • Limited staff access - not everyone who works here can see your medical history
  • Regular backups so we don't lose your training data
  • Physical security at our location - we don't leave member files sitting around
How Long We Keep It

Active member info stays active. If you leave, we'll keep your records for 7 years (Canadian tax law requires this for financial records). After that, we purge it. If you want us to delete your info sooner, just ask - though we might need to keep some stuff for legal reasons.

Third-Party Sharing

We're not in the business of selling your info. Period. But we do work with some third parties to run our operation:

Who Gets Access:
  • Payment Processors: Your credit card company needs to process your payment. We use secure, PCI-compliant processors.
  • Gym Management Software: Our scheduling and membership platform stores your account info.
  • Email Service Provider: For sending you newsletters and updates (if you opt in).
  • Accounting Software: For bookkeeping and tax purposes - your financial transactions only, not your health info.

All these providers are contractually required to keep your data secure and not use it for their own purposes. They're basically extensions of our operation.

Legal Requirements

If the law requires us to hand over information (like a court order), we'll comply. But we're not gonna volunteer your info to authorities without proper legal documentation.

Your Rights & Choices

This is YOUR data. Here's what you can do with it:

Access Your Info

Want to see what we've got on file? Just ask. We'll provide a copy of your personal data within 30 days.

Correct Mistakes

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Changed your address? Got new emergency contact info? Easy.

Request Deletion

Want us to delete your data? We can do that (with some exceptions for stuff we legally need to keep). Just shoot us an email.

Opt Out of Marketing

Don't want promotional emails? No problem. There's an unsubscribe link in every marketing email, or tell us directly.

Data Portability

Want to take your training records to another gym? We'll provide your data in a usable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@mythralenstronghold.info or call (604) 789-5432. We'll respond within 30 days.

Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies - not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately.

What We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Keep you logged into your member account, remember your cart items, basic functionality stuff. These are necessary.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how people use the site - which pages are popular, where people get confused, etc. We use this to make the site less janky.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices so you don't have to re-enter them every visit.

We don't use advertising cookies or sell your browsing data to advertisers. What happens on our site stays on our site.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but heads up - some parts of the website might not work properly if you do.

Marketing Communications

We might send you emails about:

  • New training programs or workshops
  • Upcoming bootcamp sessions
  • Nutrition seminars or guest coaches
  • Membership specials or referral bonuses
  • Facility updates or schedule changes

Here's the thing - we only send this stuff if you've opted in. When you sign up, there's a checkbox asking if you want promotional emails. That's your call.

Important: Even if you opt out of marketing emails, we'll still send you essential stuff like membership renewals, class cancellations, or important facility updates. That's operational communication, not marketing.

To unsubscribe from marketing emails, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any promotional email, or email us directly.

Children's Privacy

Our programs are designed for adults 18 and older. We do occasionally train younger athletes (16-17) but only with explicit parental consent.

If you're under 18:

  • Your parent or legal guardian needs to sign all waivers and consent forms
  • They control your membership and can access your training records
  • We'll communicate with them about your progress and any concerns

We don't knowingly collect data from anyone under 16 without parental consent. If we discover we've accidentally collected data from a minor without proper consent, we'll delete it immediately.

Policy Changes & Contact Info

Updates to This Policy

Look, privacy laws change, our services evolve, and we might need to update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the new version here and update the "Last Updated" date at the top.

If it's a major change that affects how we handle your data, we'll send you an email heads-up. Otherwise, checking this page occasionally is a good idea.

Questions or Concerns?

If something in this policy doesn't make sense, or you've got concerns about how we're handling your data, don't just stew about it - reach out.

Contact Us:

Address: 1247 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5

Phone: (604) 789-5432

Email: info@mythralenstronghold.info

We'll respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days as required by Canadian law.

Filing a Complaint

If you think we've mishandled your personal information and we haven't resolved your concern, you've got the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. But honestly, talk to us first - we'd rather fix the issue directly than have things escalate.

Your Privacy Matters

We're committed to keeping your information safe and using it responsibly. When you train at Mythralen Stronghold, you can focus on getting stronger - not worrying about your data.