Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 December 2025


This Privacy Policy describes how Japan Shotokan Karate we collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website and mobile application (the “App”). This policy is created to comply with requirements for App Store publishing and to clearly explain our data practices.
  1. About the App

    The Japan Shotokan Karate App is designed primarily for student management. The app helps karate academies and instructors to:

    • Manage student profiles
    • Track student attendance
    • Maintain student payment status (record-keeping only)
    • Invite and register new students (joinees)

    The app does not provide any in-app payment or online transaction feature.

  2. Information We Collect

    We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve our services.

    • Student Information

      The app may collect and store the following details:

      • Student name
      • Contact details (such as phone number or email, if provided)
      • Age or date of birth (if required by the academy)
      • Belt level or training details
    • Attendance Information
      • Daily or session-based attendance records
      • Training participation history
    • Payment Status Information
      • DPayment status (such as paid, pending, or due)
      • TFee-related notes for internal management
    Important: We do not collect, process, or store any payment details such as credit/debit card numbers, UPI details, bank account information, or wallet information.
  3. How We Use the Information

    The collected information is used only for the following purposes:

    • Managing student records efficiently
    • Monitoring attendance and training progress
    • Tracking payment status for administrative reference
    • Inviting new students to join the academy
    • Improving app functionality and user experience

    We do not use the data for advertising or marketing purposes.

  4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

    We respect your privacy

    • We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
    • Student data is shared only with authorized academy administrators or instructors.
    • Information may be disclosed if required by law or legal process.
  5. Data Security

    We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect user data, including:

    • Secure storage of information
    • Restricted access to authorized users only
    • Regular monitoring to prevent unauthorized access

    However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  6. Data Retention
    • Student information is retained only as long as it is necessary for academy management purposes.
    • Data may be deleted upon request by the academy administrator or when a student leaves the academy, subject to internal policies.
  7. Children’s Privacy

    The app may be used by academies that manage information of children under 13.

    • All data is collected and managed by authorized instructors or administrators
    • We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without institutional consent.
  8. User Rights

    Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:

    • Access student information
    • Request correction of inaccurate data
    • Request deletion of stored data

    Requests can be made through the academy administrator

  9. Third-Party Services

    Our app does not integrate third-party services that collect personal data for advertising or analytics purposes.

  10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

  11. Contact Us

    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us:

    Japan Shotokan Karate
    Email: acksathar@gmail.com
    Website: www.japanshotokankarateindia.com/