Last updated: 05/02/2026
Who we are
Our website address is: https://racingwithbrad.com.
This website is a blog focused on modifying, racing, and enjoying cars.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
We use Contact Form 7 to manage and process enquiries submitted through the contact forms on this website.
When you submit a form, the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content) is transmitted to us via email and may be stored temporarily in order to respond to your enquiry and for customer service purposes.
Contact Form 7 does not store personal data in the website database by default. However, data submitted through the form is processed and transmitted via our web server and email systems.
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent, given when you submit the form; and/or
- Our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and providing requested information.
Data retention
We retain form submissions only for as long as necessary to address your enquiry and any related follow-up. We do not use contact form data for marketing purposes unless explicitly stated and consented to.
Third parties
Depending on website configuration, form submissions may be handled by:
- Our website hosting provider
- Our email service provider
These providers process data on our behalf and are subject to appropriate data protection obligations.
Spam protection
Contact forms may use spam protection services (such as Akismet or similar filtering tools). Data submitted may be checked by automated spam detection services.
Email subscriptions and newsletters
What we collect
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive email notifications when new articles are published, we may collect:
- Your email address
- Optional preferences related to content delivery
We do not require subscription to access the website.
Purpose
We use this information solely to:
- Send newsletters
- Notify subscribers when new blog posts or articles are published
- Share occasional updates related to the website’s content
We do not use subscriber data for advertising, profiling, or resale.
Legal basis
Email subscriptions are processed based on your explicit consent, which you provide when signing up. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
Unsubscribing
All subscription emails include an unsubscribe link. You may unsubscribe at any time, after which your email address will be removed from the mailing list within a reasonable timeframe.
Data retention
Subscriber information is retained only while you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted or anonymised unless we are required to retain it for legal or administrative reasons.
Email service providers
Newsletter and email notifications may be managed through a third-party email service provider. These providers process data on our behalf and are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.
Cookies
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly. These include cookies that:
- Enable core site functionality
- Remember login sessions (for administrators or registered users)
- Store comment preferences if you choose to save them
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Login cookies and screen preference cookies are set when users log in and expire according to WordPress defaults.
Non-essential cookies
We use non-essential cookies only with your consent.
These may include cookies used to:
- Manage newsletter sign-ups
- Remember subscription or email-preference settings
- Support limited site functionality related to email notifications
These cookies are not required for basic site operation and are only set after consent is provided via a cookie banner or preference tool (where applicable).
You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or the site’s cookie controls.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to that service.
Analytics
This website does not use third-party advertising analytics such as Google Analytics.
We use the Jetpack plugin (by Automattic) to access basic site statistics provided as part of standard WordPress functionality. These statistics help us understand overall site usage and improve the website for the community.
Information collected
Jetpack statistics may collect aggregated, non-personal information such as:
- Page and post views
- Referring websites
- Approximate location (country-level)
- Device and browser type
This data is presented in aggregated form and is not used to identify individual visitors.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Personal data may be shared only in limited circumstances, including:
Service providers
Trusted providers that help operate the website, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Automattic Inc. (Jetpack functionality and site statistics)
These providers process data only on our behalf and under appropriate data protection obligations.
Legal requirements
We may disclose personal data where required by law, regulation, or court order, or where necessary to protect our rights, users, or website integrity.
How long we retain your data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely
- Registered user data (if applicable) is stored in user profiles and can be edited or deleted by the user
- Newsletter data is retained only while you remain subscribed
What rights you have over your data
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for email communications
- Request an export of the data we hold about you
This does not include data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Your contact information
Website owner: Bradley Batt
Contact method: Contact Page
We aim to respond to privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
Additional information
How we protect your data
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
- WordPress core security features and updates
- Secure hosting environment
- Limited administrative access
- HTTPS encryption where supported
- Security and monitoring features provided by Jetpack
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Data breach procedures
In the event of a personal data breach, we will:
- Investigate and contain the incident
- Assess potential risks
- Notify affected users and authorities where legally required
Third-party data sources
We do not receive personal data from third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
We may receive limited technical or security information from:
- Our hosting provider
- Automattic Inc. (Jetpack)
This information is used solely for website functionality, performance, and security.ined with other data sources to identify individual users.
