Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Introduction
First Place Horse ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website firstplacehorse.com (the "Service").
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our contact form or email
- Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
- Participate in surveys or feedback requests
- Create an account on our website
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Demographic information
- Preferences and interests related to horse racing
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address and location information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website or source
- Device characteristics and preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our website and services
- Responding to your inquiries and customer service requests
- Sending you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Improving our website content and user experience
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
- Protecting against fraud and ensuring website security
- Complying with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Improve our content and services
- Provide personalized experiences
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Objection to or restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related questions, please contact us at info@firstplacehorse.com.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the horse racing platforms we review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 21. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@firstplacehorse.com
Website: firstplacehorse.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work to address any concerns you may have.