Privacy and Data Collection Policy

Effective from 7th March 2024

1. Introduction

Downforce is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy and Data Collection Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information we gather from you when you use our services, visit our website, or interact with us in any way.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes but is not limited to your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you provide to us voluntarily.

• Usage Data: When you visit our website or use our services, we may collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, pages visited, and other usage statistics.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and gather information about how you interact with our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services to you.

• To communicate with you about updates, news, promotions, and other information related to our products or services.

• To personalize your experience and deliver content tailored to your interests.

• To improve our website, products, and services based on your feedback and usage.

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties without your consent. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers and business partners who assist us in delivering our services to you.

• When required by law or to protect our rights and interests.

• In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information.

• Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.

• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.

7. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Data Collection Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.

9. Photographs, Video and Voice Information

Downforce Limited (“Downforce”) and its parent, subsidiary and affiliate companies now and in the future for the purpose of promoting and running events concerned and all associated legal and administrative purposes has the right to use photograph/s, video/s, voice/s and/or likeness being held and used. I acknowledge my right to access and correction of this information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy and Data Collection Policy or if you wish to have any stored data removed, revoked and/or adjusted, email us at drive@downforce.co.nz. Your email should provide evidence of who you are and set out the details of your request (e.g. the personal information, or the correction, that you are requesting).

By using our services or visiting our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.