Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. Here's how we handle your information.

Last Updated: October 24, 2025

Effective Date: October 24, 2025

Overview

Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But here's the deal: at Pyrion Veilcrest Fitness, we're not just about pushing you to your limits on the mountain, we're also serious about protecting your personal info. This isn't one of those generic legal documents full of corporate speak. We've tried to keep things straightforward and honest.

When you train with us, whether you're doing altitude simulation or just booking a personal training session, we collect some information about you. This policy explains what we grab, why we need it, and what we do with it. We're based in North Vancouver, BC, which means we follow Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA (that's the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, if you're curious).

Bottom line? We're not selling your data to random companies or spamming you with junk. We use your info to help you train better, keep our facility running smoothly, and occasionally send you useful updates about programs you might actually care about.

Information We Collect

When you sign up for a membership or book a session, we'll ask for the basics: your name, email, phone number, and address. We also need your birth date to make sure you're old enough to train here and to send you birthday discounts (yeah, we do that).

If you're filling out our Athletic Performance Assessment, we'll also collect info about your fitness level, training history, injuries, and goals. This isn't us being nosy - our coaches actually need this stuff to design programs that won't wreck you.

High-altitude training isn't a joke, and we need to know if you've got any medical conditions that could be affected by our programs. We'll ask about cardiovascular issues, respiratory problems, medications you're taking, past injuries - that sort of thing.

This information is confidential and only shared with trainers who're directly working with you. We're not doctors, but we work closely with medical professionals when needed, and we'll always get your permission before sharing health info with anyone else.

We need to get paid, obviously. When you purchase a membership or pay for services, we collect payment card details, billing address, and transaction history. Here's the thing though - we don't actually store your full credit card numbers on our servers.

We use encrypted payment processors that handle the sensitive stuff. We only keep the last four digits and the expiration date so we can help you if there's a billing issue.

When you use our website or member portal, we automatically collect some technical info like your IP address, browser type, device info, and which pages you visit. This helps us figure out what's working and what needs fixing.

If you use our facility, we track things like check-in times, which classes you attend, and how often you show up. This helps us plan better schedules and understand what programs people actually want.

How We Use Your Information

Alright, so here's what we actually do with all that info:

  • Training & Coaching: Our trainers use your fitness data and health info to create personalized programs. If you're training for altitude performance, we need to know your baseline to track progress and adjust intensity levels safely.
  • Membership Management: We need your contact details to manage your account, process payments, send you membership confirmations, and let you know when your renewal's coming up.
  • Communication: We'll email or text you about class schedules, facility closures, new programs, and occasionally some fitness tips. If you're not into it, you can opt out anytime - we won't get offended.
  • Safety & Emergency: In case something goes wrong during training (which we work hard to prevent), we need your emergency contact info and health details to respond appropriately.
  • Facility Improvement: We analyze usage patterns to figure out peak times, popular classes, and what equipment we should invest in. This helps us make the gym better for everyone.
  • Legal Compliance: Sometimes we're legally required to keep records for tax purposes, insurance claims, or if there's a dispute. Fun stuff, right?

We're not using your data for anything sketchy or unrelated to your training. If we ever want to use it for something new, we'll ask for your permission first.

Who We Share Data With

We're pretty protective of your info, but there are a few situations where we share it:

Service Providers

Payment processors, email marketing platforms, and scheduling software. These companies are contractually obligated to protect your data and can only use it for the services they provide us.

Healthcare Professionals

If you're working with a physiotherapist, sports medicine doc, or nutritionist as part of your training, we might share relevant info with them - but only with your explicit consent.

Legal Requirements

If we're legally required to disclose information (court orders, government requests, etc.), we'll comply. But we'll fight overreaching requests and notify you when legally possible.

Emergency Situations

If there's a medical emergency, we'll share your health information with paramedics or hospital staff. Your safety comes first.

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. Period. We're not in the business of data brokering - we're in the business of making you a better athlete.

How We Protect Your Data

Security's a big deal for us. Here's what we do to keep your information safe:

  • Encryption: All data transmitted to and from our website uses SSL/TLS encryption. That's the same security technology banks use.
  • Secure Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers with restricted access. Only authorized staff members who need the information to do their jobs can access it.
  • Access Controls: We use password protection, two-factor authentication, and regular access audits to make sure nobody's poking around where they shouldn't be.
  • Regular Updates: We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches and regularly review our security practices.
  • Staff Training: Everyone on our team is trained on privacy best practices and signs confidentiality agreements.
  • Physical Security: Paper records (yeah, we still have some) are kept in locked cabinets in secure areas of our facility.

That said, no system is 100% bulletproof. We do our best, but if there's ever a data breach, we'll notify you promptly and tell you exactly what happened and what we're doing about it.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yeah, we use cookies. Not the delicious kind, unfortunately. These are small files that get stored on your device when you visit our website. Here's what they do:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Required for basic website functionality like logging in, booking classes, and security features. Session/Persistent
Performance Cookies Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. Up to 2 years
Functionality Cookies Remember your preferences like language settings or login info. Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies Track your activity across sites to show relevant ads. You can opt out of these. Up to 1 year

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Just know that if you block essential cookies, some parts of our website might not work properly. We also use Google Analytics to understand website traffic patterns - it's anonymized and helps us make the site better.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you've got several rights when it comes to your personal information. Here's what you can do:

Access Your Data

You can request a copy of all the personal information we have about you. We'll provide it in a readable format within 30 days.

Correct Inaccuracies

If any of your info is wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Keeping your data accurate helps us serve you better.

Delete Your Data

You can request deletion of your personal information. We'll comply unless we're legally required to keep it (like tax records).

Opt Out of Marketing

Don't want promotional emails? No problem. There's an unsubscribe link in every marketing email we send.

Withdraw Consent

If you've given us permission to use your data for something specific, you can withdraw that consent anytime.

File a Complaint

If you think we've mishandled your data, you can complain to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. We'd prefer you talk to us first though.

To exercise any of these rights, just shoot us an email at info@pyrionveilcrest.info or give us a call at (604) 555-7829. We'll respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our programs are designed for adults and young athletes who're at least 16 years old. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16 without parental consent.

If you're under 16 and want to train with us, we'll need a parent or guardian to sign off on everything and provide consent for us to collect and use your information. Parents can review, update, or request deletion of their child's data at any time.

If we discover we've accidentally collected data from someone under 16 without proper consent, we'll delete it immediately. If you think we've got information about a minor that we shouldn't have, let us know right away.

Changes to This Policy

We'll update this privacy policy from time to time as our practices evolve or laws change. When we make significant changes, we'll let you know by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email to all active members
  • Posting a notice at our facility

For minor tweaks like fixing typos or clarifying wording, we'll just update the policy and change the date. We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed about how we're protecting your information.

Questions or Concerns?

If you've got questions