PRIVACY POLICY

GarrisMemorialRace.com

Last Updated: March 2026

Introduction

GarrisMemorialRace.com is operated by the organizers of the Bobby “Papa Bear” Garris Memorial Race. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit forms, or purchase sponsorships or merchandise.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (for merchandise shipments)

Transaction Information

When you purchase sponsorships or merchandise, payment information is processed securely by our payment processor and may include:

Billing name and address
Purchase details
Transaction confirmations

We do not store full credit card numbers on our website.

Optional Information

You may voluntarily provide information when:

Sponsoring a lap or race sponsorship
Purchasing merchandise
Entering drawings or giveaways
Signing up to receive updates about future races or events

How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

Process race sponsorships and merchandise purchases
Communicate with you about your order or sponsorship
Recognize sponsors during the event or on the website
Send reminders about future races or related events
Notify winners of giveaways or drawings
Provide updates related to the Bobby “Papa Bear” Garris Memorial Race
Improve the website and event organization

We may also use your name or business name to recognize sponsors publicly (for example on the website, race announcements, or promotional materials).

Email and Text Message Communications

If you provide your contact information, we may occasionally communicate with you via email or text message (SMS) regarding:

Event updates or announcements
Race reminders
Sponsorship confirmations
Merchandise order updates
Giveaways or drawings
Future Bobby “Papa Bear” Garris Memorial Race events

Message frequency may vary.

Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive.

Payment Processing

Online payments for sponsorships and merchandise may be processed through third-party payment processors such as Stripe or Venmo.

These payment providers may collect billing and payment information necessary to complete transactions, including:

Name
Billing address
Payment details
Transaction information

Payment information is processed directly by these third-party services. GarrisMemorialRace.com does not store full credit card numbers or financial account information on our servers.

Each payment provider maintains its own privacy and security policies governing how they handle personal and financial information.

For more information, please review their privacy policies:

Stripe:
https://stripe.com/privacy

Venmo:
https://venmo.com/legal/us-privacy-policy/

Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell personal information.

Information may only be shared when necessary to:

Process payments through Stripe
Ship merchandise through shipping providers
Send text messages or email communications through communication platforms
Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand website usage and improve visitor experience. These tools may collect non-personal information such as:

Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Approximate geographic region

This information helps improve the functionality of the site.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information and use secure technologies where appropriate. However, no online system can guarantee complete security.