Data Security
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated:
1/23/2026
Sweatbox Gym Community Center ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share information gathered through our website ( www.thesweatboxgym.com
), social media channels, and in-person services.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to all our community members. The types of information we collect include:
A. Personal Information You Provide We collect information you voluntarily provide when you sign up for a membership, register for a class, make a donation, or contact us. This may include:
- Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Demographic Information: Date of birth, gender, and emergency contact details.
- Payment Information: Credit card numbers or bank account details (processed securely by our third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).
- Health & Fitness Data: Medical history, physical limitations, or fitness goals provided during intake (e.g., PAR-Q forms) to ensure your safety during training.
B. Information Collected Automatically When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track activity on our site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- Membership Administration: To process memberships, schedule classes, and manage check-ins.
- Communication: To send newsletters, service updates, and respond to inquiries.
- Marketing & Advertising: To run social media campaigns and manage our Google Ad Grant account. We use data to measure the effectiveness of our ads and reach people interested in community wellness.
- Improvement: To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our digital experience.
- Safety & Compliance: To ensure the safety of our facility and comply with legal obligations.
Google ad grant and analytics
This section specifically addresses our use of Google services.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect non-personal information. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google Ads: As a nonprofit recipient of the Google Ad Grant, we use Google Ads to promote our mission. We may use Remarketing tags to display ads to previous website visitors when they visit other sites. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to our website.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google's use of cookies or device identifiers by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
sharing your information
We never sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our members (e.g., payment processors like Stripe/Square, email marketing platforms like Mailchimp). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect the rights and safety of Sweatbox Gym Community Center and its members.
social media and third-party links
Our website contains links to our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Please note:
- Interacting with our content on these platforms is subject to the privacy policies of those specific social networks.
- We advise reviewing the privacy settings on your social media accounts to manage the data you share.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.
- Encryption: Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt data during transmission.
- Access Control: Access to personal member data is restricted to authorized staff members who need the information to perform a specific job (e.g., billing or customer service).
changes to this policy
- We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
contact us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the information below:
- Sweatbox Gym Community Center 3000 College Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803 - sweatboxgym01@gmail.com - (812) 232-5595
