Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Commitment to Privacy

Indy Karting SC, LLC (“Indy Karting,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values and protects the privacy of all visitors, customers, and users of our website and online services. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information through administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

By using our website, mobile applications, or other digital platforms (collectively, “Site”), or by providing your information to us in person or by phone, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Indy Karting collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained through the Site, in person, by phone, or in related transactions. It does not apply to third-party services that we do not own or control.

3. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

Account registration details (name, email, address, phone number, password)
Payment and billing information (credit/debit card number, expiration date, billing address)
Communications sent to us (inquiries, support requests, surveys)
Event bookings, waivers, and purchase history
Mobile telephone number when you book a race reservation or provide it to our staff

B. Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring URLs)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited personal data from third-party booking, payment, or marketing platforms that integrate with our services.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

Process purchases, reservations, and payments
Verify identity and prevent fraudulent transactions
Communicate about orders, reservations, updates, and support
Send transactional text notifications related to your race reservation (see Section 8)
Improve website functionality, performance, and user experience
Send promotional offers or updates (only with your consent)
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent personally identifiable information under any circumstances.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share data only as necessary:

Payment Processors: For secure payment authorization
Service Providers: For order fulfillment, hosting, analytics, or customer support
Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights
Corporate Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets (subject to confidentiality obligations)

These parties are contractually bound to use your data only for authorized purposes.

We do not share or sell mobile telephone numbers or text-messaging opt-in consent to third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes under any circumstances. Mobile information is shared only with the messaging service provider that transmits messages on our behalf, and only for the purpose of delivering the messages you have consented to receive.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize returning users, track preferences, and enhance performance. We use:

Session Cookies: Maintain login and cart status
Persistent Cookies: Remember preferences between visits
Analytics Cookies: Understand usage trends and improve functionality

Third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) may also set cookies to collect anonymized data for analytics or advertising. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

7. E-Commerce and Account Registration

Account creation is required for online purchases or bookings. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account access. We use SSL encryption and PCI-DSS-compliant payment gateways to secure financial transactions.

8. SMS / Text Messaging Program

Indy Karting offers a transactional text-messaging service to notify customers when their booked race session is ready.

Program Description

When you provide your mobile telephone number to Indy Karting, including at the time of booking a race reservation in person, by phone, or online, you consent to receive a transactional text message notifying you when your race session is ready and instructing you to report to the racing stand for your pre-race briefing.

Message Frequency

Message frequency is limited to one message per reservation. We do not use this number to send recurring marketing or promotional text messages.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan. Indy Karting is not responsible for charges imposed by your carrier.

Opt-Out

You can cancel the text-messaging service at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you send STOP, we will send a one-time confirmation message and you will no longer receive text messages from this program. You may rejoin at any time by providing your number again.

Help

For help, reply HELP to any message, or contact us using the information in Section 17.

Privacy of Mobile Information

Mobile telephone numbers and text-messaging consent are not shared with or sold to third parties for marketing purposes. See Section 5 for our complete mobile data non-sharing commitment.

9. Mobile and Third-Party Integrations

Our Site may interface with third-party mobile apps, booking systems, and social platforms. Use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies. Indy Karting is not responsible for third-party data practices.

10. Security

We implement reasonable safeguards, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls, to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction (including under the California Consumer Privacy Act [CCPA] and General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR]), you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete personal data
Opt out of data sales or targeted advertising
Request a copy of your information in portable format
Withdraw consent to marketing communications

Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below. We will verify your identity before fulfilling such requests.

12. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described herein, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. Indy Karting is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those sites. Review their policies before providing personal information.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our online services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 through the Site. Minors may participate in on-site activities under the supervision and signed waiver of a parent or legal guardian, and any personal information relating to a minor is provided and managed by that parent or guardian. Parents who believe their child has provided personal information online may contact us for deletion.

15. Legal Disclaimer

We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our Site or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

17. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Indy Karting SC, LLC
71 Towne Dr
Bluffton, SC 29910
Email: privacy@indy-karting.com
Phone: (843) 837-4639