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Privacy Policy

Business: Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton Governing State: Texas Last Updated: June 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your rights under Texas law and federal regulations. This policy applies to carlosmachado.net and any related forms, landing pages, and SMS programs operated by Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton.

By using our website or submitting any form, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Information you provide directly

  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Child's name (when enrolling a minor)
  • Program of interest
  • Any message or comments you submit

B. Information collected automatically

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website

C. Information collected through cookies and analytics

  • Standard analytics cookies that measure aggregate site usage
  • Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, and the Meta (Facebook) Pixel, which help us understand site traffic and measure our advertising

We do not knowingly collect Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, financial account numbers, or precise geolocation through our website forms.

3. Sources of Information

We collect information directly from you when you fill out a form on our website, call or text our business line, visit the academy in person, or interact with our SMS messaging program.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiry and schedule your free intro class
  • Communicate with you about your training, class schedule, and account
  • Send transactional text messages (trial bookings, schedule updates, account reminders) if you opt in
  • Send marketing and promotional text messages (special offers, new program updates, event announcements) if you separately opt in
  • Process your enrollment and payment if you become a member

5. SMS Messaging Program

Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton operates two separate SMS messaging programs. Participation is voluntary and requires a separate checkbox opt-in for each program on our website form. Pre-checked boxes are never used.

Consent language used on our forms:

Transactional SMS opt-in:

By checking this box, I consent to receive non-marketing text messages from Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton about my free intro class booking, class schedule, account updates, and reminders. Message frequency varies, message & data rates may apply. Text HELP for assistance, reply STOP to opt out.

Marketing SMS opt-in:

By checking this box, I consent to receive marketing and promotional messages including special offers, discounts, new program updates, and event announcements from Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton at the phone number provided. Frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. Text HELP for assistance, reply STOP to opt out.

Program rules:

  • Message frequency: Varies. Most subscribers receive 2 to 8 messages per month.
  • Message and data rates may apply based on your wireless carrier and plan.
  • To opt out at any time, reply STOP to any message you receive from us.
  • For help, reply HELP to any message, or contact us at (469) 465-9426 or carlosmachadojiujitsu@gmail.com.

Mobile opt-in data and consent are never shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.

6. Sharing of Information

We share personal information only with:

  • Service providers under contract (CRM, SMS gateway, email vendor, analytics)
  • Law enforcement when required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, or of targeted advertising
  • Receive a copy of your personal information in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at carlosmachadojiujitsu@gmail.com or (469) 465-9426.

8. Texas Residents

Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), Texas residents may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a portable copy of their personal data, and may opt out of the processing of their personal data for targeted advertising or sale. We do not sell personal data. To submit a request, contact us at carlosmachadojiujitsu@gmail.com or (469) 465-9426. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision; if an appeal is denied, you may contact the Office of the Texas Attorney General.

9. Children

Our programs serve children with parental consent. Parents create accounts on behalf of minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by law. Specific retention periods vary by data category.

11. Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

13. Contact

Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton 2201 Midway Road, Ste. 312 Carrollton, TX 75006 Email: carlosmachadojiujitsu@gmail.com Phone: (469) 465-9426