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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 8th March 2026

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1. Who We Are 

KARTR ("we", "us", "our") is a sponsorship marketplace connecting amateur and beginner/intermediate racing drivers with brands looking to sponsor them. We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we use it. 

 

If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at: privacy@joinkartr.com 

 

2. What Data We Collect 

For Drivers/Racers: 

  • Name, age, contact details and location 

  • Racing history, categories, experience level and results 

  • Social media handles and follower/engagement data 

  • Photos, videos and media you upload 

  • Sponsorship preferences and goals 

  • Payment/billing information

 

For Brands/Sponsors: 

  • Company name, contact details and registered address 

  • Billing and payment information 

  • Sponsorship budget ranges and preferences 

  • Campaign activity and messaging history 

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For all users: 

  • Account login credentials (email and encrypted password) 

  • Device and browser information 

  • Usage data (pages visited, time on platform, clicks) 

  • Communications sent through our platform 

 

3. How We Use Your Data 

We use your data to: 

  • Create and manage your KARTR account 

  • Match drivers with relevant sponsorship opportunities 

  • Facilitate communication between drivers and brands 

  • Process payments and transactions 

  • Send platform notifications and updates 

  • Improve our platform through analytics 

  • Comply with legal obligations 

  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security 

 

We will only contact you for marketing purposes if you have opted in, and you can unsubscribe at any time. 

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Users) 

We process your data under the following lawful bases under UK GDPR: 

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services 

  • Legitimate interests: Improving the platform, preventing fraud, analytics 

  • Consent: Marketing communications, optional data sharing 

  • Legal obligation: Compliance with applicable law 

 

5. Who We Share Your Data With 

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with: 

  • Other users: Driver profiles are visible to brands on the platform (and vice versa), as is core to our service 

  • Payment processors: Such as Stripe, to handle transactions securely 

  • Analytics providers: Such as Google Analytics, to understand platform usage 

  • Cloud/hosting providers: Who store data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements 

  • Legal authorities: Where required by law or to protect our rights 

 

All third parties are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes. 

 

6. How Long We Keep Your Data 

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or financial compliance reasons (typically up to 7 years for transaction records). 

 

7. Your Rights 

Depending on your location, you have the right to: 

  • Access the personal data we hold about you 

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data 

  • Delete your data ("right to be forgotten") 

  • Restrict or object to processing 

  • Data portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format 

  • Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing 

 

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@joinkartr.com. We will respond within 30 days. 

If you are based in the UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. 

 

8. Cookies 

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences and analyse platform usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site. 

 

9. Data Security 

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted password storage, and access controls. However, no system is entirely risk-free, and we encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account. 

 

10. International Transfers 

If we transfer your data outside the UK or EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, in line with UK GDPR requirements. 

 

11. Children 

KARTR is not intended for users under the age of 13. If a driver is aged 13–17, a parent or guardian must provide consent before creating an account. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. 

 

12. Changes to This Policy 

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or via a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use of KARTR after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. 

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If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us on privacy@joinkartr.com

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