Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 5, 2026
The Paddock respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit ThePaddockPicks.com, how we use that information, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you sign up for early access, updates, or other communications from The Paddock, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your email address
- Information you provide when contacting us
- Any other information you choose to submit through the website
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and interactions with the website
- Referral source
- Approximate geographic information derived from your IP address
- Cookie and similar technology information
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
- Provide early-access and launch updates
- Send information about The Paddock, including products, features, picks, memberships, or pricing when available
- Respond to questions or support requests
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website
- Understand website usage and performance
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Comply with applicable legal requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send you communications related to The Paddock.
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email or by contacting us.
We may still send non-promotional communications when reasonably necessary, such as responses to inquiries or notices concerning our services.
4. Cookies and Analytics
The website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
- Operate website functionality
- Remember preferences
- Measure traffic and usage
- Understand how visitors interact with the website
- Improve the website and user experience
Where required, you may be provided with options to manage non-essential cookies.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers to operate The Paddock, including providers of:
- Website hosting
- Email delivery and marketing
- Website analytics
- Forms and lead collection
- Security and infrastructure
- Payment processing, if payment features are added in the future
These providers may process information on our behalf as necessary to provide their services.
The Paddock website may be hosted or delivered using third-party infrastructure, including services such as Netlify and related technology providers.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information:
- With service providers assisting us in operating the website or services
- When required by law, court order, or governmental request
- When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or safety of The Paddock, our users, or others
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale, financing, or other business transaction
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, operational, accounting, and security requirements.
You may request deletion of information you have provided to us, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, applicable law may provide rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include the ability to request:
- Access to information we maintain about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of certain information
- Information about how your data is used
- Opt-out from certain communications or data practices
To make a privacy request, contact us using the information below.
10. Children
The Paddock is intended for adults interested in horse racing and wagering-related information.
The website and services are not directed to children or individuals who are not legally permitted to participate in wagering activities in their jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
The Paddock is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as The Paddock develops, our services change, or legal requirements evolve.
The effective date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.
13. Contact Us
Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
The Paddocksandy@thepaddockpicks.com
ThePaddockPicks.com
