Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Overview

F1 Driver's Elo Ranking ("we," "our," or "the site") is an open-source analytical project that provides historical Formula 1 driver rankings using the ELO rating system. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website.

We are committed to transparency and respect your privacy. This site is designed primarily as an informational resource and collects minimal data necessary for its operation.

Information We Collect

Contact Form Submissions

When you voluntarily submit the contact form, we collect:

  • Name: To address you in our response
  • Email address: To reply to your inquiry
  • Message content: To understand and respond to your question or feedback

Search Queries

When you search for drivers on our site, the search query is processed to return results but is not stored or logged for tracking purposes.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure may automatically collect standard technical information including:

  • IP address (for security and abuse prevention)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time of visit
  • Referring website

This data is used solely for maintaining site security, diagnosing technical issues, and understanding general usage patterns. We do not use this information to personally identify individual visitors.

How We Use Your Information

We Use Information To:

  • Respond to your contact form inquiries
  • Improve site functionality and content
  • Maintain site security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We Do NOT:

  • Sell or rent your personal information
  • Use data for targeted advertising
  • Create user profiles for marketing
  • Share data with third parties for their marketing

Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services:

Hosting & Infrastructure

Our site is hosted on third-party infrastructure that may collect standard server logs as described above.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display typography. When you visit our site, your browser may connect to Google's servers to load font files. Google's privacy policy applies to this data collection: https://policies.google.com/privacy

CDN Services

We use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to serve Bootstrap, Plotly, and other libraries for improved performance. These services may collect basic usage data according to their respective privacy policies.

GitHub

Our source code is hosted on GitHub. If you visit our GitHub repository or contribute to the project, GitHub's privacy policy applies: GitHub Privacy Statement

Cookies

Our site uses minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that enable core site features and are deleted when you close your browser
  • CSRF tokens: Security cookies that protect form submissions from cross-site request forgery attacks

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: Email correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping purposes.
  • Server logs: Standard server logs are typically retained by our hosting provider for a limited period (usually 30-90 days) for security and diagnostic purposes.
  • Session data: Deleted automatically when you close your browser or shortly thereafter.

Your Rights

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

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

International Users

This site may be accessed from various countries. By using our site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, which may have different data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: