Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/30/2025

Welcome to MMA Gyms NJ (“we,” “our,” “us”). We operate an online directory that helps users search for MMA gyms across New Jersey by gym name, city, or ZIP code. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use mmagymsnj.com.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://mmagymsnj.com

MMA Gyms NJ is an online directory that provides:

  • Location-based gym search

  • Gym listings submitted by gym owners

  • Gym detail pages

  • “Add Your Gym” submission form

  • Google Maps embedded content

  • City-based archives and search features

  • Optional user comments and reviews (when enabled)

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1. Comments & Reviews

When visitors leave comments, reviews, or messages on the site, we collect:

  • The information you enter into the form

  • Your IP address

  • Your browser user-agent string (for spam detection)

We may send an anonymized version of your email (a hash) to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile image. Gravatar’s privacy policy is here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

If your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) becomes public.

2. Gym Owner Submissions (“Add Your Gym”)

When a gym owner submits a listing, we may collect:

  • Gym name

  • Address

  • Phone number

  • Email

  • Website link

  • Social links

  • Photos or media

  • Description

  • Geolocation (lat/long)

  • Google Maps place links

  • Any additional fields on the submission form

This data is used to create a public directory listing.

3. Geolocation (“Use My Location”)

If you choose to use the “Use My Location” feature (if enabled), your browser will ask permission to share:

  • Approximate location

  • Latitude/longitude

We do not store your real-time location permanently.
It is used only to show nearby gyms.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images (e.g., gym photos), avoid uploading images containing EXIF GPS location data, as visitors can extract that information.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and user convenience.

Examples:

Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last one year.

Login Cookies

If you log in (gym owners, admins):

  • Temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies

  • Login cookies last 2 days

  • “Remember Me” lasts 2 weeks

  • Logout removes login cookies

Editor Cookies

If you edit or publish a post, a cookie stores the post ID for 24 hours.

6. Embedded Content (Google Maps, YouTube, Images)

Pages on our site may include embedded content such as:

  • Google Maps

  • YouTube videos

  • Social media embeds

  • Images from external websites

These third-party sites may:

  • Collect your data

  • Use cookies

  • Track your interactions

  • Monitor your activity with the embedded content

Google’s policies apply to Google Maps usage.

7. Analytics & Tracking

We may use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Search Console

  • Basic server logs

  • Anti-spam filtering (Akismet or similar)

These tools may track:

  • Pages visited

  • Time on site

  • Device/browser type

  • IP address (for security and analytics)

How We Use Your Data

We use collected information to:
✔ Operate and maintain the MMA Gyms NJ directory
✔ Publish gym listings submitted through our forms
✔ Improve search features (city, ZIP, gym name)
✔ Provide map and location services
✔ Communicate with gym owners
✔ Respond to contact form messages
✔ Prevent spam and fraud
✔ Enhance user experience through analytics

We never sell your personal data.

Who We Share Data With

We may share limited data with:

✔ Google Maps / Google APIs

For embedded maps, location lookup, and place information.

✔ Spam Detection Services

When comments or forms are submitted, your IP may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

✔ Hosting Provider (Hostinger)

For website performance, backups, and security.

We do not sell your information.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: kept indefinitely

  • Gym listings: kept as long as the listing remains active

  • User accounts (for gym owners/admins): kept until deleted

  • Analytics data: stored according to Google’s retention settings

  • Form submissions: stored until removed during routine cleanup

You may request deletion at any time.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request:
✔ A copy of the personal data we have stored
✔ Correction of incorrect information
✔ Removal of your personal data
✔ Removal of your gym listing
✔ Removal of media or images
✔ Removal of comments or reviews

You can contact us at:
support@mmagymsnj.com

We must retain some information for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Comments may be checked through automated spam services

  • Gym listings use Google Maps APIs

  • Form submissions may route through WordPress, WPForms, or hosting logs

  • Analytics may be processed by Google

Security Measures

We implement safeguards including:

  • HTTPS encryption

  • Hosting security firewalls

  • Anti-spam protection

  • Regular plugin/theme updates

  • Limited administrator access

No system can guarantee 100% protection, but we take data protection seriously.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for users under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

External Links Disclaimer

Our directory may contain links to third-party gyms and websites.
We are not responsible for:

  • Their content

  • Their privacy practices

  • Their data collection policies

We encourage you to review their privacy policies individually.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data removal, contact:

📧 support@mmagymsnj.com

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