Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10 September 2026

The International Shaolin Dragon Academy (“ISDA”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your information when you visit shaolinxl.com, contact us, submit an application or book one of our programmes.

The International Shaolin Dragon Academy, officially known as Dengfeng Shaolin Xiaolong Martial Arts School, provides martial arts training and student services in Dengfeng, China.

Our website and international applications, bookings, payments and administration are managed in the United Kingdom by Master Shifu Ltd.

For privacy enquiries, contact:
Email: hello@shaolinxl.com

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Your name, date of birth, nationality and contact details;
• Passport, visa and identification information;
• Application, programme and accommodation details;
• Emergency contact and parent or guardian information;
• Relevant medical, health, allergy and dietary information;
• Payment and transaction information;
• Messages, enquiries, feedback and complaints;
• Newsletter and marketing preferences;
• Photographs or videos where appropriate; and
• Website information such as your IP address, browser, device, pages visited and cookie preferences.

Payment card details are normally processed securely by our payment providers and are not stored directly by us.

We may use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries;
• Review applications and manage bookings;
• Provide training, accommodation, transfers and student support;
• Prepare visa support and admission documents;
• Process payments and maintain financial records;
• Protect student health, safety and welfare;
• Communicate with parents, guardians or emergency contacts when necessary;
• Send marketing communications where you have agreed to receive them;
• Operate, secure and improve our website;
• Prevent fraud or misuse; and
• Meet our legal, regulatory and safeguarding responsibilities.

Depending on the circumstances, we process personal information because:

• It is necessary to process an application or provide a booked service;
• You have given your consent;
• We must comply with a legal obligation;
• It is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as administration, security and service improvement; or
• It is necessary to protect someone’s vital interests in an emergency.

Health and other sensitive information will only be used where necessary for safety, medical support, safeguarding or programme suitability and where we have an appropriate legal basis.

You may withdraw consent at any time, although this will not affect processing that took place before consent was withdrawn.

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Where necessary, we may share information with:

• ISDA staff and authorised representatives;
• Payment providers and financial institutions;
• Accommodation and transport providers;
• Visa support services and government authorities;
• Website hosting, email and IT providers;
• Analytics and marketing providers, where permitted;
• Medical services, insurers or emergency responders; and
• Legal, regulatory or law enforcement authorities when required.

We require service providers to use personal information only for authorised purposes and to protect it appropriately.

Because ISDA operates internationally, personal information may be transferred between the United Kingdom, China and other countries where our service providers operate.

Where data protection law requires it, we use appropriate contractual, organisational or legal safeguards for international transfers. However, privacy laws in another country may differ from those in your country of residence.

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Process applications and provide services;
• Maintain booking, safeguarding and financial records;
• Resolve enquiries or complaints; and
• Meet legal, tax, accounting or regulatory requirements.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymised or otherwise disposed of.

We use reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect personal information. However, no online system or method of transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Depending on the law that applies to you, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information;
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Request deletion of your information;
• Restrict or object to certain processing;
• Withdraw consent;
• Request a copy of certain information in a portable format; and
• Complain to a data-protection authority.

To exercise your rights, email hello@shaolinxl.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

UK residents may also raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Applications for students under 18 must be completed or approved by a parent or legal guardian.

We may collect information about a child where necessary to process an application, provide training, arrange accommodation, support safeguarding or respond to an emergency.

Parents and guardians must ensure that the information they provide is accurate and that they have authority to provide it.

We do not knowingly use children’s information for direct marketing without appropriate consent.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for website operation, security, preferences, analytics and marketing.

Essential cookies may be used because they are necessary for the website to function. Analytics, advertising and other non-essential cookies will only be used where you have provided the required consent.

You can accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies through our cookie banner or settings. For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.

We may send news, programme information and promotional messages where you have consented or where otherwise permitted by law.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the link in our emails or contacting hello@shaolinxl.com.

Unsubscribing from marketing will not prevent us from sending necessary messages about an application, payment or booking.

Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for how those websites collect or use personal information. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology or legal responsibilities.

The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Email: hello@shaolinxl.com

China Campus:

No. 156 Dayu Road, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province 451200, People’s Republic of China