Effective date: 5 June 2026
BeingIT® ("we", "us", or "our") operates the iRacing Masters Series website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly
- Registration and entry details — such as your name, email address, iRacing customer ID, racing category preferences, and payment-related information when you register for a league season.
- Account information — when you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address as provided by Google.
- Communications — messages you send to us through email, WhatsApp, Discord, or other channels.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, features used, referring URLs, browser type, device type, operating system, and general location derived from your IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies — small data files stored on your device to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and support site functionality. See Cookies below.
- Push notification subscriptions — if you opt in to browser push notifications, we store your subscription endpoint and related metadata so we can deliver notifications to your device.
Information from third parties
- Payment processors — when you pay an entry fee through PayFast, PayPal, or bank transfer (EFT), payment confirmation details may be shared with us. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
- iRacing — race results, standings, and league membership data sourced from iRacing's services.
- Google — authentication and, where configured, spreadsheet or API data used to manage league operations.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process season entries and manage league participation
- Display race results, standings, schedules, and driver information
- Authenticate users and maintain account sessions
- Send service-related communications, including push notifications you have opted into
- Process and confirm payments
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Service
- Respond to enquiries and provide support
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and similar privacy laws, we process your personal information based on one or more of the following:
- Consent — for example, when you opt in to push notifications or sign in with a third-party provider
- Contract — to perform our obligations when you register for a league season
- Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, and improve the Service
- Legal obligation — where required by applicable law
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers — hosting, email, payment processing (PayFast, PayPal), authentication (Google), and infrastructure partners who process data on our behalf
- Community platforms — such as WhatsApp, Discord, and YouTube, when you choose to join or interact through those channels
- iRacing — as necessary for league administration and results
- Legal and safety — when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of BeingIT®, league participants, or others
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Support essential site functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service, including sign-in.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Entry records, race results, and account data may be retained for the duration of your participation and for a reasonable period thereafter for league history and administration.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law (including POPIA), you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and operational requirements
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time.
Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when information is transferred across borders.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
- Organisation: BeingIT® — iRacing Masters Series
- Website: About the League
- Community: via the WhatsApp, Discord, or other contact channels listed on this website
