Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

WHEELCHAIR RACER by AbleWorks Digital ("we", "us", "our", "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website (www.wheelchairracer.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website. By accessing and using WHEELCHAIR RACER, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact Form Submissions: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject/topic selection, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and provide customer support.

Accessibility Preferences: When you adjust font size, contrast, or theme settings, we store these preferences in your browser's local storage to enhance your experience on future visits. These settings are stored locally and not transmitted to our servers.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, operating system, and referral sources. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. See Section 5 (Cookies and Tracking) for detailed information about the types of cookies we use.

Log Data: Our servers automatically record information about your visits, including IP address, access times, browser type, and referring pages. This information helps us monitor site performance and security.

2.3 Information Not Collected

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, or health information through our website. If sensitive data is submitted through the contact form, we recommend using secure communication channels instead.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries: To address your questions and provide customer support
• Website improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve site functionality and user experience
• Personalisation: To remember your accessibility preferences and settings
• Analytics: To generate insights about website performance and visitor behavior
• Advertising: To deliver targeted advertisements through Google AdSense
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security threats
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that contain information about your browsing activity. They allow websites to remember your preferences and track your behavior.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., maintaining sessions, security features). These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): Track visitor behavior to help us understand how users interact with our site. These include _ga, _gid, and _gat cookies.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense): Used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

Preference Cookies: Store your accessibility settings (font size, contrast, theme) in local storage, enhancing your browsing experience.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect site functionality. You can also use tools like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable Google Analytics tracking.

5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. Google may use this data for its own purposes in accordance with its Privacy Policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits and other information about you. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your activity. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative.

5.3 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display typography. When you visit our site, your browser downloads fonts from Google's servers. Google may collect information about your visit in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

5.4 Data Sharing Policy

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for purposes of providing services to us.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for 2 years to handle follow-up inquiries. Accessibility preferences are stored locally on your device and not retained on our servers. Analytics data is retained by Google in accordance with their policies.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request what personal data we hold about you. Please submit a written request to wheelchairracer@ableworksdigital.com with your full name and details about the information you seek.

7.2 Right to Correction

If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction. Please contact us with details of the incorrect information and the correction desired.

7.3 Right to Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and operational obligations. Some information may need to be retained for compliance purposes.

7.4 Right to Opt-Out

You can opt-out of marketing communications and analytics tracking through browser settings or by contacting us directly.

7.5 Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another service provider.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure communications protocols (HTTPS), firewalls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account if applicable. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to our site should contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, which may not offer the same level of privacy protection as your home country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

12. Contact Us

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