Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Last updated: July 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
Data Protection
We implement strong security measures to protect your personal information
Transparency
We clearly explain what data we collect and how we use it
User Control
You have control over your personal information and can request changes
Contents
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact information when you use our contact forms
- Feedback and suggestions you submit
- Data contributions you provide for the database
- Communication preferences
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and general location information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring websites and search terms
- Device information (mobile, desktop, etc.)
How We Use Your Information
Site Improvement: To understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience
Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Data Quality: To verify and improve the accuracy of racing data
Technical Maintenance: To troubleshoot issues and maintain site security
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
Limited Sharing
We may share information only in these circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the website (hosting, analytics)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- With your explicit consent
- In aggregated, non-personally identifiable form for research purposes
Public Racing Data
Public Information
Race results displayed on this site are considered public information from official cycling events.
What's Included
- Race results and placings from official events
- Rider names as they appeared in official results
- Team affiliations during races
- Race dates, locations, and categories
Data Removal Requests
If you would like your race results removed or corrected, please contact us. We will review each request individually while balancing historical accuracy with privacy concerns.
Data Security
Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Regular Updates: We keep our security measures and software up to date
Data Minimization: We only collect and retain data that is necessary for our services
Your Privacy Rights
You Have the Right To:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
Racing Data and Minors
Race results may include participants under 18. This data is from public sporting events and is treated as public information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child's information should be removed, please contact us.
International Users
If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to object to processing.
Data Retention
Personal Information
- Contact form submissions: Retained for 2 years unless deletion is requested
- Email communications: Retained as long as necessary for ongoing correspondence
- Analytics data: Retained according to our analytics provider's policies (typically 26 months)
Race Data
Public race results are retained indefinitely as historical records. This data serves as an archive of Texas cycling history and is considered to have ongoing historical value.
Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time. We will honor such requests while balancing them against legitimate interests in maintaining historical accuracy and completeness.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
Notification of Changes
When we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date and may provide additional notice on our website.
Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us:
Response Time
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours
What to Include
When contacting us about privacy matters, please include:
- Clear description of your request or concern
- Relevant details (e.g., specific data, time periods)
- Preferred method of response
- Any supporting documentation if applicable