Privacy Policy for Garde Academy
Last Updated: October 09, 2025
Garde Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://gardeacademy.com or engage with us through other means, including SMS messaging.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
When you interact with us, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (if applicable for program registration or merchandise)
B. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain data when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on them
- Device information
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our programs, services, and website
- Communicate with you, including SMS and email updates
- Send class reminders, announcements, and offers
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Process payments and enrollments
- Analyze usage to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. SMS/Text Messaging Policy
By opting in to receive SMS messages from Garde Academy, you agree to the following:
- You may receive messages related to registration, class updates, promotions, and general communications.
- Message frequency varies.
- Standard message and data rates may apply.
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.
- For help, reply HELP or contact us at info@gardeacademy.com.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or sending SMS/email communications.
- Legal Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and users.
- Partners or Sponsors only with your consent, when participating in programs or events.
We never sell your personal information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Request access to or deletion of your personal information
- Update your contact preferences
- Opt out of promotional emails or text messages
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gardeacademy.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Garde Academy provides educational programs for youth, but collects personal information only from parents or guardians for registration purposes. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at https://gardeacademy.com/privacy-policy. Continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Garde Academy
Email: info@gardeacademy.com
Website: https://gardeacademy.com
Address: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA