Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how yardstickgo.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and use our services related to CSR 2 Realistic Drag Racing.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This policy complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

This information may include:

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

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

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

2.2 Communication

2.3 Analytics and Improvement

2.4 Legal and Security

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

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

4. Cookie Policy

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your browser and remember your preferences.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Marketing Cookies: Track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising (only with your consent).

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, including:

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your data.

5.4 No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6.1 Retention Periods

6.2 Data Deletion

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to:

7.2 Correction and Updates

You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information at any time.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. We will comply with deletion requests unless we have a legitimate reason to retain the data.

7.4 Restriction and Objection

You have the right to:

7.5 Withdraw Consent

Where we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

7.6 Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8.1 Security Measures

8.2 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than New Zealand. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will delete such information from our systems.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. 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 notify you of significant changes by:

Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

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

Email:

Postal Address:

yardstickgo.com
90 Oxford Street
Invercargill 9810
New Zealand

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

14. Complaints and Regulatory Authority

If you believe we have not handled your personal information properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

New Zealand Privacy Commissioner:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner
PO Box 10094, The Terrace
Wellington 6143
New Zealand
Phone: 0800 803 909
Website: www.privacy.org.nz

For EU Residents: You may also contact your local data protection authority.

15. Additional Information for New Zealand Users

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. We comply with all 13 privacy principles outlined in the Act, including:

16. Responsible Gaming and Privacy

As part of our commitment to responsible gaming, we may collect and use information related to your gaming activity to:

This information is handled with the same level of protection as all other personal data and is only used for your safety and regulatory compliance.

17. Consent Management

We provide clear mechanisms for you to manage your consent preferences:

You can update your preferences at any time through our GDPR Rights page or by contacting us directly.

Acknowledgment: By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.