Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 10, 2025
Last Updated: October 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Empire Fitness Co. (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, https://www.empirefitnessco.com, engage with our services, or communicate with us.
By using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our site or services.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information directly from you when you:
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Sign up for a membership or free trial
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Register for a class or training session
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Contact us via forms, email, or phone
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Subscribe to newsletters or promotions
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Participate in events or surveys
Information collected may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Payment or billing information
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Fitness or health goals (if voluntarily shared)
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address and browser information
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Device type and operating system
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referral links or traffic sources
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and manage gym memberships, services, and customer support
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Process payments and manage billing securely
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Communicate updates, promotions, or service notifications (with consent)
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Personalize your fitness and nutrition experience
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Analyze site usage to improve our services
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Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us:
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Remember your preferences and settings
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Analyze website traffic and user behavior
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Deliver relevant promotions and advertisements
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain features of the website may not function properly without cookies.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your information only with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics, email services)
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Legal authorities when required by law
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Business partners or contractors who assist in operating the gym or website
All third parties must adhere to strict data protection standards and are prohibited from using your information for purposes other than providing agreed services.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration.
While we strive to protect all information, no online platform is completely secure. You share information with us at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
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Comply with applicable laws
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Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When your information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal data
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Request a copy of your data
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications
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Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@empirefitnessco.com.
9. Email Communications and Opt-Out
If you receive marketing or promotional emails from us, you can opt out at any time by:
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Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email, or
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Contacting us directly via info@empirefitnessco.com.
Please note that essential service communications (e.g., billing notices or account updates) may still be sent even after opting out of promotional emails.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, or third-party partners).
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect business, legal, or technical changes.
The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Empire Fitness Co.
4350 St. Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
📞 (803) 569-1515
✉️ info@empirefitnessco.com
🌐 www.empirefitnessco.com