Pilates Method Alliance Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

The Pilates Method Alliance (“PMA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit or interact with our website (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. Owner and Data Controller

Pilates Method Alliance

Email: isupport@pilatesmethodalliancesupport.zendesk.com

2. Types of Data We Collect

The types of personal data we collect may include:

  • Contact details (name, email address, mailing address, phone number)

  • Membership and account details

  • Payment and billing information

  • Usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring pages)

  • Information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, event registrations, or email communications

We may also collect data automatically through cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information.

Unless specified otherwise, the data we request is mandatory for providing our services. If you choose not to provide required information, we may not be able to fulfill your request.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage our services

  • Maintain and improve the Website’s functionality

  • Communicate with you about memberships, events, and updates

  • Process payments and fulfill orders

  • Send marketing and promotional materials (with your consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Your consent for one or more specific purposes

  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual obligations

  • Compliance with a legal obligation

  • Our legitimate interests (such as improving services or promoting PMA’s mission)

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Data may be stored on secure servers operated by PMA or trusted service providers.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • PMA staff and contractors for operational purposes

  • Third-party service providers (IT services, payment processors, event platforms)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries with different data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once the retention period ends, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

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

  • Access and request a copy of your data

  • Correct or update your data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@pilatesmethodalliancesupport.zendesk.com

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings in your browser. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Significant changes may also be communicated via email or other appropriate channels.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Pilates Method Alliance

Email: support@pilatesmethodalliancesupport.zendesk.com