Last Updated: September 21, 2026
Kume Karate IOSTK USA respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, how SMS consent is handled, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Kume Karate IOSTK USA may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, forms, free-trial requests, or communications with us.
This information may include:
First and last name
Phone number
Email address
Student age
Parent or guardian information, when applicable
Program or class interests
Preferred class time
Requested free-trial class date
Messages, questions, or other information you voluntarily submit
We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, pages visited, and general website activity.
We may use the information we collect to:
Respond to questions and inquiries
Process Free 1-Week Trial requests
Schedule and confirm karate classes
Send class reminders and scheduling updates
Provide information about our karate programs and services
Communicate service-related information
Send informational SMS messages when you have consented to receive them
Send promotional or marketing SMS messages only when you have separately consented to receive them
Improve our website, forms, customer service, and communications
Maintain records and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not use SMS consent as a condition of purchasing services or requesting a free trial.
Kume Karate IOSTK USA provides optional SMS communications to individuals who voluntarily opt in through our website forms.
Users may separately choose to receive:
Informational / Non-Marketing SMS Messages:
These may include free-trial confirmations, scheduling information, class reminders, appointment updates, service notifications, and other information related to services the user has requested.
Marketing / Promotional SMS Messages:
These may include special offers, promotions, program announcements, discounts, new class information, and other marketing communications.
Informational and promotional SMS consent are collected separately.
SMS consent checkboxes are not pre-selected.
Providing a phone number does not by itself constitute consent to receive SMS messages.
Users are not required to consent to SMS messaging in order to submit a form, request a free trial, or purchase services.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe from SMS messages.
Reply HELP for assistance.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the website, understand how visitors interact with our pages, improve website performance, and enhance the user experience.
Information collected through cookies or similar technologies may include:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website or page
General website activity
You may be able to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features or functionality.
Kume Karate IOSTK USA uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through our website, forms, and communications.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide requested services
Maintain business records
Respond to customer inquiries
Meet legal or regulatory requirements
Manage communication preferences
Maintain records of SMS consent and opt-out requests where appropriate
You may contact Kume Karate IOSTK USA to request:
Access to personal information you have provided
Correction or updating of inaccurate information
Changes to your contact information
Deletion of certain personal information, where applicable
Changes to your communication preferences
You may unsubscribe from SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
For SMS assistance, reply HELP.
You may also contact us directly using the information listed below.
Kume Karate IOSTK USA offers karate programs that may include children and teenagers.
When information relates to a minor, a parent or legal guardian should provide the applicable contact information and consent.
SMS consent should be provided by an adult who is authorized to provide such consent.
We may use service providers that assist with website hosting, forms, customer communications, scheduling, CRM systems, or other business operations.
These providers may process personal information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
SMS opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date may be changed accordingly.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your information, or your communication preferences, contact:
Kume Karate IOSTK USA
1401 S Houston Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
Phone: 832-606-9906
Email: [email protected]
Website: kumekaratepasadena.com