Privacy Statement

This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We operate a website that provides UK karting data including results, statistics, and information about drivers, teams, events, clubs, and circuits. This data is primarily collected from publicly available sources, such as official race results published by clubs, associations, and governing bodies.

Our lawful basis for processing this data is legitimate interest—providing a comprehensive, accurate, and historical record of motorsport activities for participants, clubs, fans, and researchers.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

The types of personal data we may display or process include:

• Name
• Race results and performance data
• Team or club affiliation
• Event participation details

We do not collect or process sensitive personal data (such as contact details, health information, or identification numbers), nor do we use your data for profiling or direct marketing.

3. Source of Data

All data is sourced from public records, such as:

• Published race results on club and event websites
• Official motorsport governing bodies
• Timings and leaderboards made available to the public

We do not collect data through tracking, cookies for profiling, or user accounts.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the UK GDPR, you have several rights concerning your personal data, including:

• The right to access – Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• The right to rectification – Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to erasure (right to be forgotten) – Request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to object – Object to the processing of your data based on our legitimate interest.

To make a request, please email us at privacy@kartdata.co.uk, clearly stating your name and the details of your request. We will respond within 30 days.

5. Data Retention

We retain data for as long as it is relevant to motorsport history and interest, and as long as it remains available in the public domain. We periodically review and update records to ensure accuracy and relevance.

6. Sharing of Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer personal data to third parties. The data displayed on our website is limited to what is already publicly accessible.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to ensure the security of all data, including secure server hosting, regular software updates, and limited access to data processing systems.

If you have any questions about this privacy statement or how we handle your data, please contact us at privacy@kartdata.co.uk.