Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 August 2025

Last Updated: 15 August 2025

Welcome to the website of the International Shaolin Dragon Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, and applicable international data privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

1. Who We Are

International Shaolin Dragon Academy

Officially known as Dengfeng Shaolin Xiaolong Martial Arts School

Address: No. 156 West Section of Beihuan Road, Dengfeng City, Henan Province, China

Email: hello@shaolinxl.com

Our website is managed in the UK by SynergyFiit Ltd.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, address
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and name (optional)
  • Application Forms: Personal data needed to enrol in our programmes
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, and browsing behaviour (via cookies or analytics tools)
  • Payment Information: For processing course fees or donations (handled via secure third-party processors)

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and messages
  • To process enrolments and provide training services
  • To send newsletters, updates, and promotional material (with your consent)
  • To improve our website performance and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our services

4. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, bank transfer)
  • Visa support agencies (with your consent)
  • Website analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Legal or governmental authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
    Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to certain types of data processing
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hello@shaolinxl.com

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyse site usage.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy (link if separate).

8. International Transfers

As we are an international institution, your data may be processed in both the UK and China. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all data transfers in accordance with GDPR and international standards.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verified parental consent. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: hello@shaolinxl.com

Post: SynergyFiit Ltd, Unit 81a, Marlands Shopping Centre, Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7FE

China Address: No. 156 West Section of Beihuan Road, Dengfeng City, Henan Province, China