Effective date: September 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Drag Racing Connection (“DRC,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, discloses and protects information when you visit thedragracingconnection.com or use its news, community, directory, nomination, contact, newsletter and classified-listing features.
Information We Collect
Information you provide. We may collect information you submit, including your name, email address, telephone number, account details, messages, newsletter preferences, directory submissions, racer nominations, classified-listing information, photographs and other content.
Information collected automatically. Our website, hosting, security, analytics and advertising providers may collect technical information such as IP address, browser and device type, approximate location, referring page, pages viewed, timestamps, cookie identifiers and server or security logs.
How We Use Information
- Provide, operate, secure and improve the website.
- Manage accounts, community participation, submissions and classified listings.
- Respond to questions, corrections and support requests.
- Send newsletters, racing updates or sponsor information when you separately request or consent to it.
- Measure readership, advertising performance and site usability.
- Prevent spam, fraud, abuse and security incidents.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce site rules.
Community, Comments and Spam Protection
Community posts, profile details and comments you choose to publish may be visible to the public. Related technical data may be processed for moderation and spam prevention, including by Akismet or other security providers. Do not publish sensitive personal information.
Accounts and Classified Listings
We store information needed to maintain accounts, review listings, communicate with sellers and display approved listing content. Information intentionally included in a public listing—such as a seller name, contact method, description, location or photographs—may be visible to anyone. DRC is not a party to transactions between buyers and sellers.
Cookies, Analytics and Advertising
The website may use cookies and similar technologies for operation, security, login sessions, saved preferences, audience measurement and advertising. Advertising providers, including Google when enabled, may use cookies or similar identifiers to serve, measure and limit ads. Where required, we will present consent choices before using non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies through your browser and available site controls.
Email and Marketing Choices
Submitting a contact, nomination, directory or classified form does not automatically subscribe you to marketing. We send promotional email only when you separately opt in or when otherwise permitted by law. You may unsubscribe using the link in an email or by contacting us. We may retain limited suppression information so we can honor your request.
Sponsors and Permission-Based Leads
We may offer an optional form or checkbox allowing you to request contact from a specifically identified sponsor or partner. We disclose your information to that sponsor only when you take that action or give the described permission. We do not currently sell general contact lists or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If our practices materially change, we will update this policy and provide any legally required notice or opt-out method before the change applies.
Embedded Content and External Links
Articles may include embedded videos, images, social posts or other third-party content. Those providers may collect information as though you visited their websites directly. External websites operate under their own privacy policies, and DRC is not responsible for their practices.
How We Disclose Information
We may disclose information to service providers supporting hosting, security, spam prevention, analytics, advertising, email delivery, payment processing and website operations; to a sponsor when you expressly request that contact; when required by law; to protect rights, safety or security; or as part of a business transfer. Service providers may use information only for the services they provide to us, subject to their terms and applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described here, including service delivery, moderation, security, dispute resolution and legal obligations. Public posts and related metadata may remain as part of the community or editorial record. Account, submission and listing information may remain until deleted or no longer needed, subject to fraud-prevention, legal and backup requirements.
Your Choices and Privacy Rights
You may ask to access, correct or delete personal information associated with you and may withdraw marketing consent at any time. We may need to verify your identity. Some information may be retained when permitted or required by law.
Residents of jurisdictions with additional privacy rights may request the rights available under applicable law, which may include rights to know, correct, delete, obtain a copy of, or opt out of certain uses or disclosures of personal information, and to receive equal service when exercising those rights.
Children’s Privacy
The website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Classified listings and paid services are for adults age 18 or older.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect personal information. No website, transmission method or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the website and its services develop. We will revise the effective date when changes are published and provide additional notice when required.
Contact Us
Submit privacy requests through our Contact page with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. Please describe your request clearly.