PRIVACY POLICY

THE BLACK ABO

At the heart of human performance

Effective Date: 18 June 2026
Last Updated: 18 June 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At THE BLACK ABO, protecting your privacy is more than a legal obligation—it is a core part of the trust that defines our relationship with every student, parent, athlete, coach, partner, and member of our community.

THE BLACK ABO SERVICES FZ-LLC ("THE BLACK ABO", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to collecting, processing, storing, and protecting your personal information responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information whenever you access or use our mobile application, website, academy services, events, gradings, competitions, private coaching, camps, online platforms, and any related services operated by THE BLACK ABO SERVICES FZ-LLC.

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to THE BLACK ABO. This Privacy Policy explains how THE BLACK ABO SERVICES FZ-LLC collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application and related services, collectively referred to as the "Platform".

If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Platform.

For questions or concerns, please contact us at hello@theblackabo.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register and use THE BLACK ABO, you may provide us with:

• Full name, email address, and account login credentials

• Date of birth and age verification information

• Profile photo and personal bio

• Physical attributes relevant to training, such as height, weight, belt level, and grade

• Payment and billing information processed securely by third-party payment providers

• Communication preferences and notification settings

• Family member profiles and linked academy memberships

• Training goals, schedules, and performance objectives

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Platform, we may automatically collect:

• Device information

• Usage data

• App performance data and crash reports

• IP address and general location data

• Session duration and interaction patterns

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Your academy or school administrator

• Payment processors such as Stripe or Apple Pay

• Social login providers such as Apple Sign-In or Google

• Analytics partners for aggregated, anonymized performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account and profile

• Process class bookings, registrations, and payments

• Track attendance, progression, and belt grading

• Deliver training videos, schedules, and coaching content

• Enable communication between members, coaches, and academy administrators

• Improve and personalize the Platform

• Send class reminders, booking confirmations, and schedule updates

• Notify you about grading eligibility and progression milestones

• Respond to support requests

• Send promotional communications only with your explicit consent

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Protect the rights, safety, and property of THE BLACK ABO and our users

• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access

• Enforce our Terms and Conditions

4. Children's Privacy

THE BLACK ABO serves users of all ages, including children under 13 years of age. We take children's privacy extremely seriously and comply with applicable child privacy laws.

For users under 13 years of age:

• A parent or legal guardian must create the account and provide consent

• We collect only the information necessary to provide the service

• We do not display targeted advertising to children

• We do not share children's personal information except as necessary to operate the service

• Parents and guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of their child's data by contacting hello@theblackabo.com

Academy administrators who enroll children on behalf of families confirm that they have obtained appropriate parental consent before doing so.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

5.1 With Your Academy or School

Your coach, instructor, or academy administrator may access your training data, attendance records, and progression information as part of the service they provide.

5.2 With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers, including:

• Payment processors

• Cloud hosting providers

• Analytics providers for anonymized platform performance data

• Email and notification delivery services

All service providers are required to handle your information securely and only as directed by us.

5.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, public authority request, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of THE BLACK ABO or others.

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption in transit using TLS/HTTPS protocols

• Secure HTTPS connections

• Encrypted storage of sensitive data

• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

• Strict internal access controls

• Secure payment processing handled by PCI DSS-compliant third parties

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services.

Specifically:

• Active account data is retained for the duration of your membership

• Training history and progression records are retained to support long-term development

• Payment records are retained for 7 years as required by UAE commercial law

• Upon account deletion, personal data is erased within 30 days, except where retention is required by law

• Anonymized and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Delete your personal information

• Opt out of promotional communications

• Disable push notifications through your device settings or app preferences

To delete your account and associated data, go to Settings > Account > Delete Account within the app, or contact us at hello@theblackabo.com.

9. International Data Transfers

THE BLACK ABO is operated from the United Arab Emirates and is subject to UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL).

If you access our Platform from outside the UAE, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UAE or other countries where our service providers operate.

We aim to ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate legal safeguards.

10. Apple App Store Specific Disclosures

In compliance with Apple App Store requirements, we disclose the following data practices:

Data Used to Track You
THE BLACK ABO does not use your data to track you across other apps or websites owned by third parties for advertising purposes.

Data Linked to You

• Contact information

• User content

• Usage data

• Purchase history

• Health and fitness data, if voluntarily entered for training purposes

Data Not Linked to You

• Crash data and diagnostic information

• Performance metrics and anonymized analytics

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or social media platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Platform.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or operations.

When we make material changes, we may:

• Update the "Last Updated" date

• Send a notification through the app or by email

• Request renewed consent where required by law

Your continued use of the Platform after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.

THE BLACK ABO SERVICES FZ-LLC

General Support
📧 hello@theblackabo.com

Academy & Coaching
📧 sensei.clery@theblackabo.com

Phone & WhatsApp
📞 +971 52 343 5475

Website
🌐 https://theblackabo.com/

THE BLACK ABO App
📱 https://theblackabo.com/

Registered Office
📍 Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

THE BLACK ABO
At the Heart of Human Performance

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