Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what data SimraceBeast collects from visitors, how it is used, and what rights you have over that data. SimraceBeast is operated by Max (the "Site Owner"). By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. What Data We Collect

1.1 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit SimraceBeast, certain technical data is collected automatically by the server and third-party services:

• IP address (anonymised where required by law)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL (the page you came from)
• Pages visited and time spent on them
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through server logs and analytics tools (see Section 3).

1.2 Data You Provide Voluntarily

SimraceBeast may collect data you actively submit:

• Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and message content, when you use the contact form on the site
• Email address: if you subscribe to a newsletter or update list (when applicable)
• Comments: if a commenting system is enabled on the site in future

1.3 Data Collected by Third Parties

The following third parties may collect data when you visit SimraceBeast. Each operates under its own privacy policy, linked below:

• Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager — usage analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
• Google AdSense or other ad networks — display advertising, interest-based ad serving (Google Ads Data Policy)
• Affiliate networks (Amazon Associates and others) — click tracking through affiliate links (Amazon Privacy Notice)
• Cloudflare or CDN provider — site performance and security

2. How We Use Data

Data collected by SimraceBeast is used for the following purposes:

SimraceBeast does not sell personal data to third parties. SimraceBeast does not use collected data to build individual user profiles beyond standard analytics aggregation.

3. Cookies

SimraceBeast uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

A cookie consent banner is displayed on first visit for visitors in jurisdictions where consent is legally required (EU/EEA under GDPR, UK under UK GDPR, California under CCPA). You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer.

Opting Out of Analytics and Advertising Cookies

• Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Interest-based advertising opt-out (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
• Interest-based advertising opt-out (US): optout.aboutads.info

4. Affiliate Links

SimraceBeast participates in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, SimraceBeast may earn a commission. Affiliate links are disclosed on pages where they appear (see Advertising Disclosure). Clicking an affiliate link may result in a cookie being set by the retailer on your device.

5. Data Retention

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: request a copy of data held about you
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction: request that processing of your data be limited
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact: editorial@simracebeast.com

Requests will be responded to within 30 days. Identity verification may be required before data is disclosed or deleted.

GDPR (European Union / EEA)

SimraceBeast processes data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases for processing are documented in Section 2. If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority.

CCPA (California, USA)

California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. SimraceBeast does not sell personal information. California residents may submit data requests to: editorial@simracebeast.com

7. Children's Privacy

SimraceBeast is not directed at children under the age of 13. The site does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal data through this site, contact editorial@simracebeast.com and it will be deleted promptly.

8. Data Security

SimraceBeast implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include HTTPS encryption, access controls on server infrastructure, and use of established third-party services with their own security standards. No system is completely secure; users transmit data at their own risk.

9. Third-Party Links

SimraceBeast contains links to external websites, including manufacturer stores, retailers, and community resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to simracebeast.com. SimraceBeast is not responsible for the privacy practices of linked third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in data practices, legal requirements, or site features. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised on any material change. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. For significant changes, a notice will be posted on the site.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices:
editorial@simracebeast.com