Last updated: April 2026

1. Data Controller DeathRaceTracking is operated by Ian Peppiatt, trading under the name Lethargic Imp, registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Registration number: ZC106342. For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect We apply data minimisation principles, collecting only the personal data necessary to provide our service.
3. Account information: Email address and name (via Google or Discord sign-in) Profile data: Name, Display Name, Location (optional, so you can compete in regional races) Usage data: Films that have been watched, subscription status Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information Payment data: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details
4. Legal Basis for Processing Contract: Processing necessary to provide our service of tracking viewing Legitimate interest: Analytics to improve our service, fraud prevention Consent: Marketing emails (opt-out anytime) and advertising cookies (opt-out via cookie preferences)
5. How We Use Your Information
6. To show which films you've watched.
7. To personalise your experience and improve recommendations
8. To process payments and manage subscriptions
9. To send transactional emails (e.g., account confirmations, billing receipts)
10. To send service updates and newsletters (with your consent; you may opt out at any time)
11. To improve platform performance and develop new features
12. Data Sharing & Sub-processors We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers necessary to operate DeathRaceTracking.com:
13. Railway (US) - Application hosting
14. Stripe (US) - Payment processing
15. Postmark (US) and Beehiiv (EU) - Email delivery
16. Umami (EU) - Privacy-friendly analytics
17. Google AdSense (US/EU) — Advertising: data shared on the basis of user consent
18. For US-based processors, data transfers are protected under the UK-US Data Bridge or International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) as appropriate.
19. Data Retention Account data, including profile data, and details about films you've watched: Retained while your account is active, deleted within 30 days of account deletion Payment records: Retained for 6 years in accordance with UK tax and accounting regulations (HMRC requirements).
20. Minimum Age
21. DeathRaceTracking is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.
22. Your Rights (GDPR) You have the right to:
23. Access your personal data
24. Rectify inaccurate information
25. Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
26. Export your data in a portable format
27. Object to processing based on legitimate interest
28. Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances
29. Withdraw consent at any time
30. To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month. For complex or numerous requests, we may extend this by a further two months and will notify you if this is the case.
31. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office.
32. Cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements, which may place cookies on your device for personalisation and ad performance measurement. You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner. Our analytics provider (Umami) is configured for cookieless operation and places no persistent tracking cookies.
33. Security We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure authentication, and access controls. Your data is stored on trusted cloud platforms with SOC 2 compliance.
34. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours and inform affected users without undue delay where required by law.
35. Changes to This Policy: We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
36. Contact & Complaints For privacy concerns, contact: [email protected]
37. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.