Privacy Policies

1. Information We Collect

When you book a course, schedule a private lesson, or contact us through our website, we may collect personal information necessary to deliver our services, including:

  • Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Course & Registration Data: Date of birth, driver's license number, emergency contact details, motorcycle experience level, and preferred course dates.

  • Payment Information: Payment details processed through our site. All credit/debit card transactions are securely handled by standard third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe or Square via Squarespace). Mount Up Motorcycle Riding Academy does not store full credit card details on our servers.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party partners who assist in operating our website, conducting payments, or delivering services (such as Squarespace, payment processors, and email communication platforms), subject to standard confidentiality agreements.

  • Regulatory Compliance: State agencies or licensing authorities (such as the Florida DMV or MSF) strictly for verification of course completion and licensing endorsement eligibility.

  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of Mount Up Motorcycle Riding Academy or our students.

4. Opting Out of Marketing Communications

You have full control over how we communicate with you for non-essential updates:

  • Email Unsubscribe: Every promotional or event email we send includes an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom.

  • Direct Request: You can opt out of marketing and event communications at any time by emailing us directly at CoachMario@mountupmotorcycleridingacademy.com with the subject line "Opt-Out." (Note: Opting out of marketing emails will not prevent you from receiving critical, transactional communications regarding active registrations, range schedules, or safety updates.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you or request that we correct or update outdated information. To make a request, please contact us using the details below

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operational, legal, or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following specific purposes:

  • Registration & Scheduling: To process your enrollment, schedule your Basic Rider Course (BRC) or private lessons, confirm attendance, and communicate important pre-course requirements or weather/range updates.

  • Service Delivery & Compliance: To verify eligibility, issue course completion credentials, and fulfill state or Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) reporting requirements.

  • Future Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, announcements about upcoming advanced courses (e.g., BRC2), schedule changes, community events, or promotional offers related to Mount Up Motorcycle Riding Academy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:

Mount Up Motorcycle Riding Academy

Phone: (954) 228-5057

Email: CoachMario@mountupmotorcycleridingacademy.com

Website: https://www.mountupmotorcycleridingacademy.com/

3. Website Platform & Data Retention

Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace provides us with the online platform that allows us to present our courses and manage registration.

  • Data Storage: Your personal information provided during checkout or registration is securely stored through Squarespace’s data storage, databases, and general applications.

  • Retention Period: We retain your contact details and course record history for as long as necessary to fulfill registration and scheduling purposes, maintain official safety training records, and communicate future course and event information.

6. Security

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. We use standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures provided by Squarespace and encrypted transmission protocols (SSL/TLS) to safeguard your personal details against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration