​Effective Date: August 14, 2025
Last Updated: August 14, 2025

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Rapid Snail Racing ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you visit our website https://rapidsnailracing.com.

 

We operate in Canada and comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA).

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Any other details you choose to submit via our contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or event registrations

b) Automatically Collected Information

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages you visit and actions you take on our site

• Referring website or search query

c) Cookies and Similar Technologies

• We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as:

• Providing and improving our services

• Responding to your inquiries

• Sending you updates, promotions, or newsletters (with your consent)

• Analyzing website performance and usage trends

• Complying with legal obligations

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3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you have given explicit permission

• Contract – when processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you

• Legal obligation – when processing is required by law

• Legitimate interest – when processing is necessary for our business operations, provided your rights are not overridden

 

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

 

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data with:

• Service providers that help operate our website or manage communications (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics providers)

• Legal authorities when required by law

 

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside Canada, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different privacy protections. When transferring data from the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

 

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Restrict or object to processing

• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@rapidsnailracing.com

 

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Site functionality

• Performance and analytics

• Marketing and personalization

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may not work properly.

 

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure hosting, and restricted access to data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

 

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Rapid Snail Racing
Email: info@rapidsnailracing.com
Website: https://rapidsnailracing.com