Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2, 2026

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

⚠️ BETA PHASE NOTICE

BJJReviews is currently in beta testing and is operated by Deron Mai as a sole proprietorship, doing business as BJJReviews. Florida LLC formation is in process. Upon LLC formation, this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect the new business entity. All privacy protections and user rights remain in full effect during this transition.

1. Introduction

BJJReviews.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Business Entity: BJJReviews is currently operated by Deron Mai as a sole proprietorship, doing business as BJJReviews. Florida LLC formation is in process.

2. Our Privacy Commitment

WE WILL NEVER SELL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.

We collect data solely to provide and improve our service. We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account Information

  • Email address (required for registration and verification)
  • Username and display name
  • Optional profile information (bio, BJJ experience, location)
  • Account preferences and settings

3.2 Content and Activity

  • Reviews, ratings, and comments you submit
  • Votes on review helpfulness
  • Search queries and browsing activity
  • Account activity and usage patterns

3.3 Email Communications

We send the following types of emails:

  • Account Verification: Email verification required to activate your account
  • Password Reset: Secure password reset links when requested
  • Security Alerts: Important notifications about your account security

Email Preferences: You can manage notification settings in your account preferences. Critical security emails cannot be disabled. We never send marketing or promotional emails.

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Service Provision

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Enable content submission and interaction
  • Provide personalized user experience
  • Send service-related notifications

4.2 Safety and Security

  • Verify account authenticity and prevent fraud
  • Moderate content and enforce community guidelines
  • Monitor for spam, abuse, and policy violations
  • Maintain platform security and integrity

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

  • View and edit your profile information at any time
  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information in your account settings
  • Delete your account and request data deletion

5.2 Communication Preferences

  • Manage email notification preferences in account settings
  • Control notification frequency and types
  • Opt out of non-essential emails
  • One-click unsubscribe links in all emails

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission
  • Secure database storage with access controls
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Employee access restricted to necessary personnel only

Breach Notification: Users will be notified within 72 hours of any data breach.

7. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Subject Line: Privacy Request - [Your Request Type]
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days

Business Name: BJJReviews (Sole Proprietorship - Deron Mai, Owner)
Note: During beta phase, all correspondence should be sent to [email protected]. A physical mailing address will be provided upon LLC formation.

PRIVACY PRINCIPLES SUMMARY

  • ✅ We never sell your personal information
  • ✅ You control your profile visibility and data sharing
  • ✅ You can delete your account and data at any time
  • ✅ We use privacy-focused analytics with anonymized data
  • ✅ We respond to privacy requests within 30 days
  • ✅ We notify users of any data breaches within 72 hours
  • ✅ One-click unsubscribe in all emails
  • ✅ Only essential transactional emails (no marketing)