Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 29, 2025

Capoeira International CDO Mangalot, LLC (??) and the Brazilian Michigan Cultural Center ("us", "we", or "our") operate the www.annarborcapoeira.com website (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our Service or enroll in our programs (including children’s classes):

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

  • Enrollment Information: Age, emergency contact, health details relevant to class participation.

  • Payment Information: Billing address and limited payment details (processed securely by third-party providers).

  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and interact with our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tools to improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our classes, programs, and website.

  • Communicate with you about schedules, events, or updates.

  • Process registrations and payments.

  • Respond to your requests or questions.

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of participants, especially children.

  • Send promotional and informational communications (you may opt out at any time).

Services for Children

We offer programs and classes designed for children. Protecting children’s privacy is extremely important to us.

  • Children Under 13: We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

  • Parental Consent: Parents or legal guardians must provide the necessary information for class registration and participation.

  • Parental Rights: Parents may request access to their child’s personal information, request its deletion, or refuse further collection or use by contacting us at any time.

  • Teens (13–17): For participants under 18, we require a parent or guardian’s permission to enroll.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we may have collected information from your child without consent, please contact us immediately. We will promptly delete such information.

Photo & Media Use

We may occasionally take photographs or videos during classes, events, or performances for educational, training, and promotional purposes (such as on our website, social media, or printed materials).

  • Parental Consent Required: For participants under 18, we will obtain written parental or guardian consent before using any identifiable photos or videos.

  • Opt-Out: Parents or guardians may opt out of photo/video use for their child by notifying us in writing.

  • Limited Use: We will never sell or license images or videos of participants for third-party commercial use.

    Sharing of Information

    We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

    • With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or deliver services (bound by confidentiality obligations).

    • To comply with legal requirements, such as a court order or subpoena.

    • To protect the rights, safety, or property of our participants, staff, or community.

    We will never sell or rent your personal information.

Data Security

We take commercially reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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 “Effective Date.” If material changes are made, we will provide notice via email or a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your parental rights under COPPA, please contact us at:

Capoeira International CDO Mangalot, LLC
Brazilian Michigan Cultural Center
Email: info@brazilianmcc.org