R.A.C.E. - Land, Sea & Air Photo Competition Platform

Your Privacy Matters

At R.A.C.E., we are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use your data.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

Name, email address, and contact information
Profile information and preferences
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
Vehicle information and contest entries
Communication preferences and settings

Automatically Collected Information

IP address and device information
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our platform
Referral sources and exit pages
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

User-Generated Content

Photos and videos of vehicles
Comments, reviews, and forum posts
Contest submissions and voting activity
Messages and communications with other users

2. How We Use Your Information

Core Platform Services

Creating and managing your user account
Processing contest entries and payments
Facilitating voting and community interactions
Displaying your content in contests and galleries
Calculating and distributing prizes

Communication

Sending important account and contest notifications
Responding to your support requests and inquiries
Providing updates about new features and contests
Sending promotional emails (with your consent)

Platform Improvement

Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
Personalizing your experience and recommendations
Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
Ensuring platform security and stability

3. Information Sharing

We Do Not Sell Your Data

R.A.C.E. does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

When We May Share Information

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate the platform (payment processing, email services, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
With Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

Public Information

Some information is public by nature of the platform:

Contest entries and photos (visible to all users)
Public profile information you choose to display
Comments and forum posts
Voting activity and leaderboards

4. Data Security

Security Measures

Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/SSL
Secure cloud infrastructure and regular security audits
Access controls and authentication for our systems
Regular security updates and monitoring
PCI DSS compliant payment processing through Stripe

Your Security Responsibilities

Keep your login credentials confidential
Use a strong, unique password for your account
Log out of shared or public devices
Report suspicious activity immediately

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information
Update or correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data in a portable format
Opt-out of promotional communications

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights, you can:

Update your information in your account settings
Use the privacy controls in your profile
Contact our support team for assistance
Submit a formal data request through our contact form

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential: Required for the platform to function properly
Performance: Help us understand how users interact with our site
Functional: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics: Provide insights into usage patterns and trends

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Account Data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
Contest Entries: Retained for contest integrity and prize distribution
Payment Records: Kept for tax and regulatory compliance (7 years)
Support Communications: Retained for 3 years for service improvement
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 2 years

8. International Users

R.A.C.E. is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our platform from outside the US, please be aware that:

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States
We comply with applicable international privacy laws
EU users have additional rights under GDPR
We provide appropriate safeguards for international data transfers

9. Children's Privacy

R.A.C.E. is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notification
The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date
Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance
You can review the previous version upon request

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Privacy Officer

Email: [email protected]
General Contact: Contact Form
Data Requests: Send detailed requests to our privacy email
Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days