Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Sideways Data, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: Information you provide in your profile such as contact details, vehicle information, and preferences.
• Event Registration Data: Information required for event registration, including your name, contact information, vehicle details, and competition class.
• Payment Information: When you make payments through our platform, payment details are processed by our payment processor (Stripe). We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process event registrations and manage event participation
• To process payments and manage your account
• To communicate with you about events, services, and updates
• To improve our website and services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal data to third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy.

We may share your information with:

• Stripe: For processing payments. When you make a payment, your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and is subject to their privacy policy.
• SCCA (Sports Car Club of America): For the purpose of verifying memberships and for registration in SCCA-sanctioned events, when applicable.

Data Processors

We use the following data processors to help us deliver our services:

• Hetzner: For hosting our website and storing data
• Mailgun: For sending emails and notifications

These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate personal data
• The right to request the deletion of your personal data
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to the processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and for authentication purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: