Privacy Policy

Last updated on 29 March 2026

At GT GridStats, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our platform. We are committed to ensuring transparency and maintaining compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

GT GridStats processes several types of data to provide a comprehensive sim-racing intelligence service:

  • Public Gaming Data: We index publicly available information from Gran Turismo 7, including PSN IDs, driver telemetry, race results, and championship standings. This data is retrieved via public endpoints and is used for statistical and historical purposes.
  • Voluntary Personal Information: When you use our Contact or Donation forms, we collect information you explicitly provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Technical Data: We automatically collect standard technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and site interaction patterns through cookies and analytical tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

The data we collect is utilized for the following core functions:

  • To generate and display Gran Turismo 7 driver profiles and global rankings.
  • To process and respond to support inquiries via our internal contacts database.
  • To monitor and maintain the security and stability of our Redis clusters and indexing engine.
  • To analyze usage trends and improve the UI/UX of the GT GridStats dashboard.

3. Discord & Third-Party Integrations

To ensure rapid response times for support and system alerts, GT GridStats utilizes Discord Webhooks. When you submit a contact form or a donation notification, the following may occur:

  • Your submitted name, email, and message are securely relayed to a private, administrative-only Discord channel.
  • This data is processed through our background queue workers (Laravel Horizon) to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
  • This integration is strictly for internal administrative use and is never shared with the public.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences (such as light/dark mode) and understand site performance. You may choose to block cookies through your browser settings, though some interactive features of the dashboard may be affected.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Data is only shared under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With hosting and infrastructure providers necessary to operate the website (e.g., DigitalOcean, AWS, or similar), under strict confidentiality.
  • Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal processes or to protect the safety and rights of the platform and its users.

6. Data Retention

Inquiries submitted via our contact forms are stored in our secure database for as long as necessary to resolve the request and maintain an audit trail. Public gaming statistics are archived indefinitely to provide the "Historical Timeline" feature that is central to the GT GridStats project.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

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

  • The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to request the correction of inaccurate information.
  • The right to request the deletion of your contact records from our database.
  • The right to object to or restrict certain data processing activities.

8. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted database connections and secure queue management. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to request the removal of your driver statistics or contact data, please reach out to the developer directly at:
hello@gtgridstats.com.