The Gentleman Racer (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletters, register for events, or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Name and Email Address – When users sign up for newsletters, register for site access, or attend live events.
- IP Address – Collected through Google Analytics to monitor site traffic and improve user experience.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies – We use Google Analytics to gather demographic and location data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for:
- Improving website functionality and user experience.
- Sending newsletters and updates to subscribers.
- Managing and promoting live events.
- Processing transactions for event tickets and future product sales.
3. Third-Party Services
We do not use advertising networks or third-party ad services. However, we do publish sponsored content that is clearly marked as such and work with sitewide sponsors. Our primary third-party services include:
- Google Analytics – Tracks demographic and location-based data.
- Mailchimp – Stores email addresses for newsletter distribution and marketing campaigns.
- PayPal – Processes all payments for event tickets and future product sales.
4. E-commerce & Transactions
- We sell event tickets and will be offering products in the near future.
- All transactions are processed through PayPal, ensuring secure payment processing.
5. User Rights & GDPR/CCPA Compliance
We comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Users may:
- Request access to the personal data we store.
- Request deletion of their personal information.
- Opt-out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Security & Retention
We take security seriously and implement the following measures:
- Email addresses are securely stored with Mailchimp, protected with two-factor authentication.
- Google Analytics data is access-controlled and used for analytical purposes only.
- User data is retained as long as they are active and their email remains valid (unless they unsubscribe).
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under this age.
8. Policy Updates & Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified via email or through a notice on our website.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
By using The Gentleman Racer, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
