PITWALL.DIRECTORY

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to PITWALL.DIRECTORY ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

By using pitwall.directory (the "Site"), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

  • Analytics Data: Page views, session duration, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, and general geographic location (country/city level)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser language preferences, screen resolution, and time zone
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, search queries on our site, and interaction patterns

2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site performance. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (session management, security)
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements

2.3 Information You Provide

Currently, we do not collect personal information directly from users (no account creation, forms, or user-generated content). This may change in the future, and we will update this policy accordingly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Site Operation: To provide and maintain our F1 race timer, driver database, and championship standings
  • Analytics: To understand user behavior, improve our content, and optimize site performance
  • Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and security incidents
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about your visit. This data is processed by Google and may be combined with data from other Google services.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your interests.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

4.3 OpenF1 API

Our Site fetches live F1 race data from the OpenF1 API. This service does not collect personal information from our users. All data requests are made from our servers during the build process.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our Site is statically generated and hosted on secure servers. We do not store personal information in databases.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

6.2 California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discriminatory treatment

6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can control tracking through cookie settings and third-party opt-out mechanisms described in this policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving our Site, analytics, and security
  • Consent: When you accept cookies or opt into data collection
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations