Privacy Policy | Slideways Showdown Drift Events
Effective Date: March 1st, 2025
At Slideways Showdown, we value the privacy and security of our visitors, customers, and participants. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase event tickets, or participate in Slideways Showdown events. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information from visitors, customers, and participants through several methods, including:
1. Ticket Purchases
When purchasing Slideways Showdown tickets, you may be required to provide:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Billing Address
- Payment Information (processed securely by third-party providers)
2. Contact Forms
If you contact us through our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number (optional)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
3. Event Registration & On-Site Check-In
For driver or media registration, we may collect:
- Vehicle Information
- Emergency Contact Information
- Waiver Signatures (collected on-site or digitally)
4. Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics and similar tools to automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Device Type
- Browser Information
- Pages Visited
- Time Spent on the Site
- Referring Website
This data helps us improve user experience and website performance.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected may be used to:
- Process ticket sales and payments
- Confirm your event registration
- Contact you regarding event updates, schedule changes, or emergencies
- Respond to customer inquiries or support requests
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Enforce event rules, terms, and policies
Third-Party Payment Processing
All online payments are processed through secure third-party platforms. Slideways Showdown does not directly store or process any credit card or banking information. These third-party providers maintain their own privacy and security policies, which we encourage you to review.
Email Marketing & Communication
By purchasing tickets or submitting contact forms, you agree to receive occasional event updates, special promotions, or important announcements related to Slideways Showdown. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link provided in each email.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Track user activity for analytics purposes
- Personalize your browsing experience
- Deliver relevant marketing campaigns
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Sharing Your Information
We may share limited information with:
- Event staff and partners for operational purposes
- Payment processors to complete transactions
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Marketing platforms (such as social media) for remarketing campaigns, if applicable
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. However, no website, system, or online transmission can be completely secure. By using our website and purchasing tickets, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.
Limitation of Liability
While we take every precaution to secure your data, Slideways Showdown is not responsible for:
- Unauthorized access to your personal data by third parties
- Security breaches affecting third-party payment processors
- Information you voluntarily share with other event participants, sponsors, or media
- External websites linked from our website
You use this website and participate in our events at your own risk.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including sponsors, vendors, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any external website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites.
Children’s Privacy
Slideways Showdown events and website are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have the data removed.
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website or participation in our events after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: