Introduction
GoKartingUK.com ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website gokartinguk.com.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
- Submit feedback or suggestions
This information may include your name, email address, and message content.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
Location Information
If you use our "find tracks near me" feature and grant permission, we may collect your approximate geographic location to show you nearby karting tracks. This information is processed locally in your browser and is not stored on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Respond to your enquiries and support requests
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyse usage patterns and trends
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyse information:
- Google Analytics – To understand how visitors use our website
- Google AdSense – To display relevant advertisements
- OpenStreetMap – To display maps on track pages
- Postcodes.io – To convert UK postcodes to coordinates for search
These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights or safety
- With service providers who assist in operating our website
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@gokartinguk.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this 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 "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@gokartinguk.com
- Contact form: Contact page