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Almeida Racing Academy
Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 28th 2022
Last Updated: November 28th 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Almeida Racing Academy by Suellio Almeida (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website https://themotorracingacademy.com, participate in our online programs, communities, and coaching services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, you should stop using our Services immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.


2. Who We Are

Data Controller: Almeida Racing Academy by Suellio Almeida

Contact Email: contact@suellioalmeida.com

Website: https://themotorracingacademy.com

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, Almeida Racing Academy acts as the data controller for your personal data.


3. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal data to provide and improve our Services. The information we may collect includes:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Full name, email address, and contact details

  • Billing and payment information (processed securely through third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal)

  • Account login details

  • Any information you voluntarily provide through registration forms, support requests, or community participation

b. Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Referring pages and URLs

  • Pages visited and time spent on them

  • Date and time of visits

  • General geographic location (city/country level only)

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or cookie banner.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies – required for website functionality (e.g., login, security).

  • Analytics Cookies – to understand usage and improve our Services.

  • Marketing Cookies – to deliver personalized advertisements or promotions (with your consent).


4. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data only when there is a legal basis to do so, including consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interest.

We may use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our Services

  • Process payments and manage subscriptions

  • Communicate with you (support, updates, marketing, or transactional emails)

  • Personalize content and recommendations

  • Conduct analytics to improve products and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.


5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or similar jurisdictions, we process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for processing (e.g., marketing emails).

  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our agreement with you.

  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with the law.

  • Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services or preventing fraud).


6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your personal data in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers, learning platforms, email delivery tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order.

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition, provided that your data remains protected.

  • With Your Consent: For other purposes you explicitly authorize.

We do not allow third parties to use your information for their own marketing without your consent.


7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Account and transaction data are typically retained for up to 7 years for accounting and compliance purposes.

  • Usage data and analytics information may be retained in anonymized form indefinitely.


8. Data Transfers

We may transfer your information to servers located outside your country of residence (including the United States).

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place — such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal mechanisms — to protect your rights and privacy.


9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at contact@suellioalmeida.com.


10. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction: Request to limit how your data is processed.

  • Data Portability: Request to receive your data in a machine-readable format.

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise your rights, email us at contact@suellioalmeida.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.


11. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us to delete it immediately.


12. Your Privacy Rights (Additional Notices)

California (CCPA/CPRA)

Residents of California have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of categories and specific data collected.

  • Request deletion of personal data (with exceptions).

  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data.

    We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

European Economic Area / UK

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe your rights are being violated.


13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before providing personal information.


14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:

Almeida Racing Academy by Suellio Almeida

Email: contact@suellioalmeida.com

Website: https://almeidaracingacademy.com