Privacy Policy

DGM United, a California Corporation
Doing Business As: DM Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Social Media Branding: DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Effective Date: November 13, 2026

1. Introduction

DGM United, a California corporation doing business as DM Jiu-Jitsu Academy and using the name DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for social media and marketing purposes (collectively referred to as "the Academy," "we," "us," or "our"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information obtained through our website, social media platforms, online advertisements, inquiry forms, and communications with prospective and existing students.

Our website is www.dmjiujitsu.com, and our academy is located in Lakewood, California.

2. Information We Collect

When you contact our academy, request information, or register for a free trial class, we may collect the following information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • City of residence

  • Your child's age or age group

  • Information you voluntarily provide regarding your interest in our programs

  • Other information necessary to respond to your inquiry or provide our services

Our website and third-party service providers may also automatically collect certain technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, approximate geographic location, website activity, and cookie-related data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and programs

  • Scheduling free trial classes

  • Contacting prospective students and parents regarding their inquiries

  • Providing information about class schedules, membership options, and academy services

  • Communicating with current students and families

  • Improving our website, programs, and customer experience

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing efforts

  • Maintaining business records and complying with applicable laws

Submitting an inquiry does not obligate you to enroll in any program.

4. Facebook and Instagram Advertising

The Academy advertises through Facebook and Instagram, which are operated by Meta Platforms.

When you voluntarily complete a lead form through one of our advertisements, the information you submit may be provided to the Academy so that we can respond to your inquiry, provide program information, or help schedule a free trial class.

Meta may separately collect and process information according to its own privacy policies and platform practices.

You can review Meta's Privacy Policy at:

https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information collected through our academy's inquiry forms.

We may share information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our business, including providers of:

  • Website hosting and management

  • Online forms and customer communications

  • Advertising and analytics

  • Business administration and related services

These providers may process information in accordance with their own applicable privacy and security practices.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect our legal rights.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website is hosted through Squarespace and may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

These technologies may help us:

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Measure website traffic and performance

  • Improve website functionality

  • Evaluate marketing effectiveness

Certain cookies may be necessary for website functionality, while others may support optional analytics or advertising features.

Visitors may be able to manage cookies through their browser settings or any cookie preference controls available on our website.

7. Children's Privacy

DM Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs for children and teenagers.

However, our website inquiry forms and social media lead forms are intended to be completed by parents or legal guardians.

We do not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through these forms.

Parents or legal guardians who believe their child has submitted personal information without authorization may contact us to request its review or deletion.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical precautions to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide requested services, maintain appropriate business records, or comply with legal obligations.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete or securely dispose of it in accordance with our business practices and applicable law.

10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Request information about the personal information we maintain about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions

  • Ask us to stop sending promotional communications

  • Raise questions or concerns about our privacy practices

We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable laws.

We will not discriminate against individuals for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website and social media pages may contain links to third-party websites or services, including Facebook, Instagram, and other online platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those services before providing personal information.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, personal information, or privacy-related requests, please contact:

DGM United
DBA: DM Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Social Media: DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Lakewood, California, USA

Website: https://www.dmjiujitsu.com

Email: DMBrazilianJiuJitsu@gmail.com

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business operations, technology, services, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.