Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Light Sword Training Academy ("LSTA," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information through Saber Circuit (sabercircuit.com), the tournament management platform of the Light Sword Martial Arts Federation ("LSMAF").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information in connection with your use of the Platform:

  • Name, date of birth, and contact information (such as email address and phone number)
  • Sash rank and weight class
  • Competition results, rankings, and related athletic records
  • Payment information, processed through Stripe. Card and other sensitive payment details are handled directly by Stripe and are not stored on the Platform.
  • Photos and video captured at LSMAF events, in accordance with applicable media waivers

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through the Platform is used to:

  • Operate and administer tournaments and leagues
  • Calculate and publish rankings and maintain competition records
  • Process registration payments
  • Communicate with users regarding accounts, registration, and events

3. Children's Data

Saber Circuit serves youth athletes. Children under 13 years of age may not create their own accounts. Enrollment and participation for children under 13 are managed through a parent or legal guardian account. Parents and guardians may contact us at any time to review, correct, or request deletion of their child's personal information, as described in Section 7 below.

4. Sharing of Information

Because Saber Circuit supports competitive sport, certain information is public by nature:

  • An athlete's name, team, sash rank, and competition results may be published as part of tournament results, rankings, and the LSMAF activity record.
  • We do not sell personal data to third parties.
  • We share information with service providers as needed to operate the Platform, including Stripe for payment processing.

5. Cookies and Sessions

The Platform uses cookies and similar session technologies to keep users logged in, remember preferences, and support core site functionality.

6. Data Retention

Competition results and related records are retained permanently as part of the LSMAF activity record. Other personal account information may be deleted upon request, as described below, except for information that has already become part of a published competition result or record.

7. User Rights and Data Deletion

Users, and parents or guardians managing a minor's enrollment, may request to review, correct, or delete personal account information by:

  • Emailing [email protected], or
  • Using the delete-account option available on the Platform

Published competition results and rankings that form part of the permanent LSMAF activity record are not removed as part of an account deletion request, as they constitute the historical record of competition.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information collected through the Platform. No method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy, or requests regarding personal information, may be directed to: