SRACE - Privacy Policy Beta1 (V1)

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes the methods through which 1B Srl, owner of the SRACE brand, collects, uses, processes, protects, and stores users' personal data in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable laws.

SRACE was created with the objective of building a vertical digital ecosystem dedicated to motorsport, designed to provide a home for content, relationships, and communities within the industry.

The protection of digital identity, personal data security, and transparency represent fundamental principles of the platform.

SRACE adopts the principle of data minimization and collects exclusively the information strictly necessary for the operation, security, and improvement of the service.

Article 1 - Data Controller

Data Controller:

1B Srl
Via Betty Ambiveri 25
24126 Bergamo - Italy
VAT Number: 04230560163

Contacts:

[email protected]
[email protected]

Article 2 - Fundamental SRACE Principles

SRACE bases its privacy policy on the following principles:

• protection of digital identity;
• protection of user privacy;
• no sale or transfer of data to third parties for commercial purposes;
• no behavioral profiling aimed at manipulating individual preferences;
• no individual advertising targeting;
• no manipulative use of personal data;
• use of internal systems exclusively for technical, operational, organizational, and security purposes.

Article 3 - Types of Data Collected

The platform may collect exclusively the data necessary for the proper functioning of the service, including:

• username;
• email address;
• password protected through security systems;
• technical device data;
• technical logs;
• information related to platform usage;
• reports and moderation activities;
• data necessary for account security.

SRACE reserves the right to modify or integrate these categories according to the evolution of the service.

Article 4 - Purpose of Data Processing

The collected data may be processed exclusively for the following purposes:

• allowing registration and use of the platform;
• ensuring the security and integrity of the service;
• preventing unlawful or fraudulent activities;
• improving functionality, technical stability, and user experience;
• managing support requests;
• complying with legal obligations.

The data will not be used for individual advertising profiling activities.

Article 5 - Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on:

• user consent where required;
• performance of the requested service;
• compliance with legal obligations;
• legitimate interest of the Data Controller regarding the security and proper functioning of the platform.

Article 6 - Data and Content Retention

Content uploaded to the platform is intended to remain available for a maximum period of 90 days.

After this period, SRACE may proceed with the automatic removal of such content.

Personal data will be retained only for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Technical backups or copies necessary for security or legal obligations may be retained for limited periods.

Article 7 - Data Disclosure

Users' personal data will not be sold, transferred, or disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data may be disclosed exclusively:

• to competent authorities where required by law;
• to technical service providers necessary for the operation of the platform;
• to authorized data processors.

Article 8 - Data Security

SRACE adopts reasonable technical and organizational measures aimed at protecting personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

Despite these measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Article 9 - User Rights

Users may exercise at any time the rights provided by the GDPR, including:

• access to personal data;
• rectification;
• erasure;
• restriction of processing;
• objection;
• data portability.

Article 10 - Account and Data Deletion

Users may request the deletion of their account and associated data through internal platform features or by contacting SRACE through its official contact details.

Deletion will take place in compliance with applicable legal obligations.

Article 11 - Cookies

SRACE may use exclusively technical cookies and tools strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the platform.

Any additional cookies or third-party tools will be governed by specific dedicated notices.

Article 12 - Changes to the Privacy Policy

SRACE reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy over time for technical, legal, or platform evolution reasons.

In the event of substantial changes, users may be informed through the platform or via the contact details associated with their account.