Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our services. We strive to make our practices clear and your choices easy to understand.

  1. Who We Are

North Coast BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club based in the Scottish Highlands, currently operating from Munlochy Village Hall, Millbank Road, Munlochy, IV8 8ND.

North Coast BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club based in the Scottish Highlands, currently operating from Munlochy Village Hall, Millbank Road, Munlochy, IV8 8ND.

The data controller for this website is Daniel Havelock. If you have questions about how your data is handled, you can contact us at Havelock8677@hotmail.co.uk.

  1. What Data We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Data collected automatically via cookies

We use both Framer's built-in analytics and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This may include:

  • Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation behaviour

  • Approximate geographic location (city-level, not precise)

  • Device type, browser, and operating system

  • Referring website or search terms used to find our site

Google Analytics data is collected only after you consent via our cookie banner. Framer's built-in analytics may collect basic, anonymised usage data as part of the hosting platform. If you decline cookies, no Google Analytics data is collected.

2.2 Data collected through third-party services

Our website directs visitors to the MAAT app to book free trial classes and manage memberships. Any personal information you provide through MAAT (such as your name, email address, or phone number) is collected and processed by MAAT under their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their terms before signing up.

2.3 Framer hosting data

Our site is hosted on Framer, which may collect basic technical data (such as IP addresses and server logs) as part of providing the hosting service. This is covered by Framer's own privacy policy.

  1. How We Use Your Data

We use the analytics data collected through Framer and Google Analytics to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Identify which pages and content are most useful

  • Improve the site experience over time

  • Monitor site performance

We do not use this data to identify individual visitors, and we do not sell or share your data with any third parties for marketing purposes.

  1. Legal Basis For Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent — for analytics cookies (you can accept or decline via the cookie banner)

  • Legitimate interest — for basic site functionality and security logging by our hosting provider

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent — for analytics cookies (you can accept or decline via the cookie banner)

  • Legitimate interest — for basic site functionality and security logging by our hosting provider

  1. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. When you first visit, a cookie banner will ask for your consent before any non-essential cookies are set.

Essential Cookies

These are required for the site to function (e.g. remembering your cookie preference). They do not require consent.

Essential Cookies

These are required for the site to function (e.g. remembering your cookie preference). They do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

These help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They are only activated if you consent. Google Analytics uses cookies such as _ga and _gid to distinguish users and track sessions. Data is processed by Google under their privacy policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your browser settings.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

These help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They are only activated if you consent. Google Analytics uses cookies such as _ga and _gid to distinguish users and track sessions. Data is processed by Google under their privacy policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your browser settings.

  1. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. Analytics data is processed by Google as our data processor. Hosting data is processed by Framer. Booking and membership data is processed by MAAT. Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.

  1. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months (the default retention period), after which it is automatically deleted. We do not store any personal data on our own servers.

  1. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you

  • Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data

  • Erasure — request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing — ask us to limit how we use your data

  • Object — object to our processing of your data

  • Data portability — request your data in a portable format

  • Withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of earlier processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Havelock8677@hotmail.co.uk.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.

You have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you

  • Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data

  • Erasure — request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing — ask us to limit how we use your data

  • Object — object to our processing of your data

  • Data portability — request your data in a portable format

  • Withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of earlier processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Havelock8677@hotmail.co.uk.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.

  1. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

  1. Third Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites and services including MAAT, Checkmat, and Progress JJ. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

  1. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Daniel Havelock North Coast BJJ Email: Havelock8677@hotmail.co.uk

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Daniel Havelock North Coast BJJ Email: Havelock8677@hotmail.co.uk