Privacy Policy

Your trust matters to us. Here's how we handle your info.

Last Updated: October 24, 2025 | Version 2.1

Introduction

Look, we get it - nobody really likes reading privacy policies. But here at Halrion Expanse Fitness, we're pretty straightforward about this stuff. We're not some massive corporate entity trying to sell your data to the highest bidder. We're a high-altitude training facility in Vancouver that cares about helping you crush your fitness goals, and yeah, we need some of your info to make that happen.

This policy breaks down what we collect, why we need it, and how we keep it safe. We've tried to keep the legal jargon to a minimum because, honestly, who has time for that when you could be training?

Bottom line: We collect what we need to run the gym and help you train better. We don't sell your info, and we take security seriously. If you've got questions, just ask.

What Info We Collect

When you sign up with us, we'll need the basics - your name, email, phone number, and address. Nothing weird there. We also grab your date of birth because we need to know if you're old enough to train with us (and for age-specific programming).

If you're paying by credit card or setting up auto-billing, we'll collect payment info, but that gets handled through our secure payment processor - we don't actually store your full credit card numbers on our systems.

Here's where it gets a bit more detailed. Since we're dealing with high-altitude training and performance conditioning, we need to know about your health history. That includes any medical conditions, injuries, medications you're taking, or physical limitations.

We'll also track your training data - workout logs, performance metrics, body composition measurements, mobility assessments, and progress photos if you opt in. This stuff helps us tailor your programming and make sure you're actually getting results.

During nutrition coaching sessions, we might collect dietary habits, food preferences, and supplement usage. All of this is confidential and used solely to help you perform better.

We track when you check in and out of the facility. Not to be creepy, but to manage capacity, track membership usage, and make sure our coaches know who's training when. We also keep records of what classes you attend and which services you book.

Our website collects standard tech stuff - IP addresses, browser types, pages you visit, how long you hang around. Pretty standard for any modern website.

We need someone to call if things go south during training. That means collecting emergency contact names, relationships, and phone numbers. Hope we never have to use it, but better safe than sorry.

How We Actually Use Your Info

Let's be real - we're not collecting data just for fun. Here's what we do with it:

Training & Coaching

Creating personalized workout plans, tracking your progress, adjusting programs based on performance, and making sure our coaches know your limitations and goals.

Membership Management

Processing payments, managing your membership status, scheduling sessions, and handling class registrations. Basic gym operations stuff.

Communication

Sending you class schedules, facility updates, program changes, and yeah, the occasional email about new services or special events. You can opt out of the marketing stuff anytime.

Safety & Compliance

Keeping health records for liability purposes, responding to emergencies, and making sure we're following Canadian health and safety regulations.

Facility Improvements

Analyzing usage patterns to figure out when we need more classes, which equipment gets used most, and how we can make the member experience better.

Legal Requirements

Sometimes we're legally required to keep certain records or provide info to authorities. It's rare, but it happens.

Who Gets to See Your Data

We're not in the business of selling your info. Seriously. But there are some situations where we need to share certain data:

  • Our Coaching Staff: Your trainers and nutrition coaches need access to your health info, training data, and goals. That's kind of the whole point.
  • Payment Processors: When you pay for membership or services, that info goes through secure third-party payment systems. We use reputable companies that are PCI compliant.
  • Healthcare Providers: Only if there's a medical emergency or if you've given us explicit permission to share info with your doctor or physiotherapist.
  • Legal Obligations: If we're required by law to disclose info - like in response to a valid court order or to protect someone's safety.
  • Service Providers: Companies that help us run the business - like our software platforms, email services, or booking systems. They're contractually obligated to keep your data secure and not use it for their own purposes.

What we DON'T do: Sell your data to marketers, share your info with unrelated third parties, post your personal details publicly, or use your data for anything not related to your training and our facility operations.

How We Keep Your Data Safe

We take security seriously because, frankly, we'd be pretty pissed if someone leaked our personal info. Here's what we do:

Encryption

All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. Your info isn't just sitting around in plain text.

Access Control

Only staff who actually need access to your data get it. We use role-based permissions and secure login systems.

Secure Storage

Physical records are locked up. Digital records are stored on secure servers with regular backups.

Regular Updates

We keep our systems patched and up-to-date with the latest security measures.

Staff Training

Our team is trained on privacy practices and data handling. They sign confidentiality agreements.

Facility Security

We have security cameras and controlled access to protect both you and your data when you're on-site.

Look, no system is 100% bulletproof, and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. But we're doing everything reasonable to protect your info. If there's ever a breach, we'll let you know ASAP and tell you what happened and what we're doing about it.

Cookies & Website Tracking

Yeah, we use cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. These are small files that help our website remember you and work properly.

Cookie Type What It Does Can You Disable It?
Essential Cookies Make the website actually work - login functions, security, basic operations Nope, site won't function without them
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and choices so you don't have to keep entering them Yes, but you'll have to reset preferences each visit
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how people use the site so we can improve it Yep, you can opt out
Marketing Cookies Track visits across sites for advertising purposes Definitely can be disabled

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Just know that disabling certain cookies might make the site less functional.

Your Rights (Yeah, You've Got 'Em)

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal data. Here's what you can do:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all the personal info we have on you. We'll provide it in a readable format within 30 days.

Correct Mistakes

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. You can update most stuff through your member portal.

Request Deletion

Want us to delete your data? We can do that, though we might need to keep some stuff for legal or safety reasons.