WMST Policies

1. Introduction

Welcome to gowmst.com (“Website”). WMST (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, including when you sign up for motorcycle training courses or make a purchase through our shopping cart.

2. Information We Collect
When you visit our Website or make a purchase, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, WDL number and other details you provide when signing up for a class or making a purchase.

• Payment Information: We do not store your payment details. Payments are securely processed through a trusted third-party payment gateway.

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect login credentials and purchase history.

• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior collected through cookies and tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and manage course registrations and purchases.

• To communicate with you about your class, order status, or customer support inquiries.

• To send promotional emails or updates (you can opt out at any time).

• To improve our Website’s functionality, user experience, and security.

• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.

4. Payment Security
We do not store your payment details. Payments are securely processed through a trusted third-party payment gateway. We implement security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email communications, and website functionality.

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, such as to comply with legal proceedings or enforce our terms of service.

6. Required Riding Gear
To participate in our courses, you must wear the following required riding gear:

• A helmet that meets DOT standards.

• Long jeans or heavier material pants with no rips, tears, or holes.

• A long-sleeve shirt or jacket that is weather appropriate.

• Eye protection such as glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, or goggles.

• Sturdy boots that cover the ankle with no more than a 1-inch heel.

• Gloves that cover the entire hand.

You will not be able to ride without the required riding gear.

7. Personal Motorcycle Use Policy
You may use your own motorcycle, scooter, or 3-wheel motorcycle instead of using one of ours. It must pass a safety inspection that the instructors will perform at the beginning of the riding portion of the course. You will be asked to provide proof of ownership and show that you are insured on the motorcycle, scooter, or 3-wheel motorcycle you plan to ride. It must be street legal, meaning all required equipment is functional, and it must be registered with license plates on it. If your course is in Silverdale, you must also have a stock exhaust system to comply with noise restrictions.

8. Attendance and Required Gear Policy
You must arrive on time to all portions of your course and be prepared to ride safely on the range.

We must strictly adhere to the on-time and prepared-to-ride safely policy. Please be on time and arrive prepared with all the required riding gear listed above. If you arrive late or unprepared to any portion of your course, you will not be able to continue, and this will be considered a forfeit of your tuition. Be sure you are on time and ready to ride.

9. Classroom and Range Locations
Most courses have a classroom component and a range riding component. Classrooms and ranges are located in Aberdeen, Auburn, and Silverdale. In Everett, there are multiple classrooms supporting one large range location. Please check the classroom and range location.

10. Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Refunds will only be issued for cancellations made at least 10 days before the class. If you call to cancel less than 10 days before the class, you will forfeit your entire registration fee. If you would like to reschedule your class, there is a $25 rescheduling fee if rescheduled at least 10 days prior to the beginning of your class. Changes cannot be made less than 10 days before the start of your course. If you are late, arrive unprepared, or do not show up for your class, you forfeit your entire registration fee.

11. How to Add Your Permit or Endorsement to Your License
After successfully completing your course, you are required to add your permit or endorsement to your license through the Washington LicenseExpress website. Your permit or endorsement will be available to add to your driver’s license three business days after successful completion of your testing. Your permit or endorsement is not valid until you complete the process in LicenseExpress to renew or replace your driver’s license and pay the required fee.

12. Do You Need a Skills Retest?
While our instructors will do as much as possible to help you learn to ride, we cannot guarantee that you will pass the knowledge or skills exams required to obtain your permit or endorsement. If you were not able to successfully complete your skills testing included in your course, please schedule a WMST returning student retest by selecting “I am a returning student needing a skills retest” in the dropdown menu.

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

14. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.

• Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.

• Request that we limit or stop processing your data under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

15. Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, DOL Record keeping contract compliance and resolve disputes.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

17. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

By using our Website, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.