Our Privacy & Data Protection Policy
Welcome to Phil Morris Racing. We are dedicated to bringing you the latest UK motorsport news, race results, and editorial features, and we are equally committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
What Information We Collect and Why
We collect information to provide our services, improve your experience, and manage our site. This includes data you provide directly and information gathered automatically as you browse our content on topics from race reports to rider profiles.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may share data when commenting on articles, using our contact form for sponsorship enquiries, or signing up for our newsletter. We only request information relevant to the specific purpose.
Information Collected Automatically
As you visit our site, we collect technical data like your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed. This helps us understand audience engagement and improve site performance.
How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to ensure site functionality, analyse usage, and personalise your experience. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Essential Site Cookies
These are necessary for core functions, such as remembering your privacy consent or maintaining a logged-in session.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us measure website traffic and content performance, informing our editorial and development decisions.
Our Use of Analytics and Site Performance
We use analytics tools to evaluate content performance and user behaviour. This analysis is conducted on aggregated, anonymised data to identify trends, not to identify individuals.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We engage trusted third-party providers for essential services like hosting, analytics, and payment processing. These partners act on our instructions and comply with data protection standards.
Our editorial content may include links to external sites, such as betting operators for related entertainment topics. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.
Your Data Protection Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR, you have significant rights regarding your personal data. These include:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to suspend processing of your data.
- Right to Object: You can object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal or reporting obligations. For instance, newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe, while anonymised analytics data may be retained longer for trend analysis.
How to Contact Us About Your Privacy
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our designated Data Protection contact.
Primary Contact Method
Email us at: [email protected]. Please use “Privacy Enquiry” in the subject line for a prompt response.
Supervisory Authority
If you remain unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). We would welcome the opportunity to resolve your concerns first.
This policy is reviewed regularly and updated to reflect changes in our operations or in data protection law.