Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 17, 2025

MMSx Authority Institute for Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Research, Inc. ("MMSx," "we," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.mmsxauthority.com, use our services (e.g., certifications, Journal submissions), or interact with our ecosystem. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and similar laws globally, supporting our role as IMSO (International Movement Standards Organization) operated by MMSx Authority (a collective institution).

1. What Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when necessary for our nonprofit mission of advancing movement science:

  • Contact Forms/Join Founders Circle: Name, email, message/profession (to respond or verify membership).
  • Journal Submissions: Name, email, affiliation, paper details (for peer review and publication).
  • Certifications/IMSO Approvals: Name, email, professional details (for accreditation and standards review).
  • Automatically Collected: IP address, browser type (via cookies, for site analytics—anonymous unless consented).
  • Sensitive Data: None collected (e.g., no health data unless voluntarily in submissions).

2. How We Use Your Data

Data is processed lawfully (GDPR basis: consent, legitimate interest in education/research):

  • To provide services (e.g., send certification confirmations).
  • For research/standards (e.g., anonymous aggregation for Journal stats).
  • To improve the Site (e.g., analytics via Google Analytics—IP anonymized).
  • For communications (e.g., newsletters—opt-in only).

We retain data only as needed (e.g., emails 2 years; delete on request).

3. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell data. Sharing only with:

  • Affiliates (e.g., TrainerEye for tool access—within ecosystem).
  • Service providers (e.g., Google for analytics—GDPR-compliant).
  • Legal requirements (e.g., if subpoenaed).

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

EU residents have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete data.
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe).
  • Object to processing or request portability.
  • Lodge complaints (e.g., with your local Data Protection Authority).

Email [email protected] for requests (respond within 1 month).

5. Security

We use HTTPS, firewalls, and access controls (e.g., Bluehost security). Report breaches to us within 72 hours (GDPR Art. 33).

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies (e.g., session). Analytics cookies require consent (via banner). Opt-out via browser settings.

7. International Transfers

Data stored in US/India servers (GDPR-adequate via Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Children's Privacy

Site not for under 16; no data collected from children.

9. Changes to Policy

We may update—check here. Continued use implies acceptance.

10. Contact Us

MMSx Authority, [Your Address, e.g., 123 Fitness Lane, USA]. Email: [email protected].