Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how RaceCrewMedia (“RaceCrewMedia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use RaceCrewMedia News (this “Site”), including our articles, photography, video embeds, and related features.

By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Who we are

RaceCrewMedia is a North Carolina–based motorsports media company. RaceCrewMedia News is our online news and editorial presence. For privacy requests, use Contact Us and include enough detail for us to verify and respond.

Information we collect

Information you provide

• Contact form. If you use our contact form, we collect your first name, last name, email address, and message so we can read and reply. When spam protection (Google reCAPTCHA) is enabled, Google may process technical data related to that check under Google’s terms. We may retain contact messages as part of our ordinary business records.
• Account registration and profile. If we offer optional public accounts, we collect the information you submit when you register or update your profile—typically email address, display name, password (stored as a secure hash, not plain text), and optional profile fields such as a short biography, website URL, and social handle. You can review or update much of this information after signing in at your account page.

Information collected automatically

• Server and device data. Like most websites, our servers and hosting environment may log information such as your IP address, browser type, referring URL, date and time of requests, and general diagnostic data. We use this to operate, secure, and improve the Site.
• Cookies and similar technologies. We and our service providers may use cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar technologies to remember preferences, maintain sessions (for example when you stay signed in), measure traffic, deliver and measure advertising, and comply with consent choices where required. The Site loads a cookie consent tool (CookieChimp) so you can review categories and update preferences; you can also use Cookie settings in the site footer when available.
• Analytics. Depending on configuration, we may use privacy-conscious or industry-standard analytics services (for example Plausible Analytics and/or Google Analytics) to understand aggregate readership—such as which pages are viewed, general geography, and how visitors find the Site. These tools may set cookies or use similar storage; Google’s services are subject to Google’s policies as well.
• Advertising. We may display advertisements through third-party networks (for example Google AdSense) or custom sponsor placements. Ad partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure delivery, cap frequency, and in some cases personalize ads based on your activity over time and across sites. Your consent choices, where applicable, may limit certain ad cookies; you can also use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance and Google Ads Settings.
• Article and readership metrics. For published stories, we may record aggregate or article-level statistics (for example view counts and, where enabled, summary referrer information) to understand audience interest and improve editorial planning. This is generally not used to identify you personally unless tied to an account you have created.

Embedded content and third-party services

Articles may include embedded media (for example YouTube videos) or links to third-party sites. Embedded providers may collect data, set their own cookies, and process information according to their own privacy policies. We do not control those services; please review their policies if you interact with embedded players or leave our Site.

How we use information

We use the information above to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our editorial products;
• Authenticate accounts, prevent fraud and abuse, and protect security;
• Respond to inquiries sent through the contact form;
• Measure readership and advertising performance in aggregate;
• Comply with law, enforce our Terms of Service, and defend legal rights.

Legal bases (where applicable)

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on one or more of the following bases: performance of a contract (for example providing the Site or an account you request), legitimate interests (for example security, analytics in aggregate form, and improving the Site—balanced against your rights), consent (where we ask for it, such as for certain non-essential cookies or marketing), and legal obligation.

How we share information

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

• Service providers who assist us with hosting, email delivery, analytics, advertising, consent management, and security—only as needed for them to perform services on our behalf;
• Advertising and analytics partners as described above, subject to your choices and applicable law;
• Professional advisers (such as lawyers or accountants) when necessary;
• Authorities when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of RaceCrewMedia, our users, or the public.

Some providers may process data in the United States or other countries. Where cross-border transfers apply, we use appropriate safeguards where required by law.

Retention

We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law (for example tax, accounting, or dispute resolution). Contact messages, account data, and logs may be retained for different periods based on operational and legal needs.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export personal information we hold about you, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise rights, contact us through Contact Us. We may need to verify your request before responding.

United States – California and similar states. Residents of California and certain other states may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws (for example, to know categories of personal information collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined by law). We honor applicable rights requests as required by law. We do not knowingly sell personal information of minors under 16 without affirmative authorization where such sales are regulated.

Marketing. This Site does not operate a public mailing-list signup through the same contact flow as general inquiries; editorial newsletter distribution, if used, is managed internally. If we introduce subscriber-facing email programs, we will describe collection and consent in an updated policy or separate notice.

Children

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Do Not Track

There is no uniform industry standard for how browsers communicate “Do Not Track” signals. We treat consent and opt-out mechanisms (including cookie controls and ad industry tools) as primary ways for you to express preferences about certain third-party tracking.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes may be highlighted on the Site or communicated where appropriate. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised policy, except where your consent is required for a new use.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy: Contact Us.