At The Girls Spot, we’re committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled with care, transparency, and respect. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and delete your personal information.

1. What We Collect

When you apply for membership or interact with our services, we may collect:

• Full name

• Contact information (email address, phone number)

• Date of birth

• Fitness preferences and goals

• Application responses (written and video submissions)

• Government-issued ID (e.g., passport or driver’s license) for identity verification

• Basic technical information (e.g., device type, browser, IP address)

2. How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

• To process your membership application

• To verify your identity as part of our women-only policy

• To manage your membership and access to The Girls Spot services

• To communicate important updates and marketing (if you’ve opted in)

• To keep our gym and community safe and secure

3. Identity Verification

To maintain the integrity of our single-sex facility, we require photo ID from all applicants.

• IDs are securely uploaded and stored within our encrypted CRM system.

• Once your application has been approved or declined, your ID is permanently deleted.

• We do not share or process your ID for any purpose beyond identity verification.

• We no longer use Stripe Identity for this process.

4. Data Storage & Security

We use industry-standard encryption and secure CRM software to protect your information. Access is restricted to authorised staff only, and your data is never sold or shared with third parties.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your data

• Ask us to correct or delete your data

• Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from emails

• Raise concerns or complaints about how your data is used

To make a request, email info@thegirlspot.co.uk.

6. Consent

By submitting your application or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

You may be asked to tick a consent box at the point of submission, confirming that you’ve read and agreed to this policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact us at info@thegirlspot.co.uk.