Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
At Discount Gym Memberships, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share when interacting with our directory services, reading our fitness guides, or submitting an inquiry form. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how long we keep it, and the choices you have over your information.
This policy applies to DiscountGymMemberships.com and the information gathered through this website. It does not apply to the websites of the gyms and health clubs we list; each operator maintains its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review them before sharing details with any third party.
Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the directory and respond to your requests. The types of information we may collect include:
- Contact details you provide voluntarily — such as your name, email address, phone number, and city or region — when you submit a contact form or listing request.
- Business information provided by gym operators who request a listing — including business name, address, phone number, website, pricing, hours, amenities, and promotional details.
- Usage data collected automatically when you browse the site — such as pages viewed, approximate geographic region, browser type, and referring website — used to understand how the directory is used and to improve it.
- Correspondence you send us by email or through our contact forms, which we retain in order to respond to your inquiry and keep a record of our reply.
We do not ask for payment card numbers through this website, and we do not process gym memberships or payments on behalf of any listed club. Any payment information you share with a gym is handled by that operator directly, under its own privacy policy.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your contact inquiries and listing requests.
- Maintain, update, and verify the accuracy of our gym directory listings.
- Improve the directory's content, search experience, and fitness guides.
- Detect, prevent, and address misuse, spam, or fraudulent submissions.
- Comply with our legal obligations and protect our rights where applicable.
Information collected is strictly used to communicate regarding directory listings, respond to support inquiries, and improve directory quality. We do not sell user data to third-party advertisers, and we do not rent or trade your personal information for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand how visitors find and use our pages. You can control or limit cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect some features of the site. Where third-party analytics or measurement tools are used, they operate under their own terms and data-handling practices.
How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for. Contact and correspondence records are kept long enough to respond to your inquiry and maintain a reasonable support history. Listing information remains in our directory for as long as the related gym is listed and is removed or updated when it is no longer accurate or relevant. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time using the contact details below.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers who help us operate the site — such as hosting, form handling, or analytics providers — under agreements that require them to protect the data and use it only for the purpose we engaged them. We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the data we hold about you, and the right to opt out of certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, or to ask questions about how your information is handled, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may need to verify your identity before making changes.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We recommend that you avoid sharing sensitive details beyond what is necessary to complete a request.
Children's Privacy
Our directory is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contacting Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can reach our team at support@directoryholdings.com. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and clearly.