Privacy Policy

The Croatia Challenge – Križevci, Croatia
Effective Date: 3rd March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Croatia Challenge Križevci (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, purchase tickets, or participate in our event.

If you have questions, contact us at:
📧 croatiachallenge.krizevci@gmail.com
📞 +385981807671

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, address, email, and phone number

  • Team information and vehicle details

  • Emergency contact details

  • Payment and billing information

  • Media and consent forms

  • Any information submitted through contact forms or ticketing platforms

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Cookies and tracking data (see Cookies Policy)

  • Website usage statistics

1.3 Media & Event Footage

By entering into the event you agree to us collecting:

  • Photos and videos taken during the event

  • Drone footage

  • Interviews or media content

Images may be used for event promotion.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Process ticket and product purchases

  • Register drivers, co-drivers, media, and team members

  • Conduct safety and technical checks

  • Provide event updates and important notifications

  • Verify identities and manage access control

  • Deliver media packages where purchased

  • Improve our website and marketing

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity (ticket purchases, registrations)

  • Legal obligation (safety, insurance, incident reporting)

  • Consent (marketing emails, media usage)

  • Legitimate interest (event safety, operational management)

4. Data Sharing

We may share data only with:

  • Event staff, marshals, and safety officials

  • Payment processors

  • Insurance or emergency responders (if necessary)

  • Media partners (only if you purchased a media package or consented)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

All partners are GDPR-compliant.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Ticketing & registration: up to 6 years

  • Media content: until consent is withdrawn

  • Technical/safety records: as required by Croatian law

  • Marketing lists: until you unsubscribe

6. Your Rights (EU/UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to marketing

  • Request data portability

  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, email: croatiachallenge.krizevci@gmail.com.

7. Data Security

We use technical and organisational security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure payment processing

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL)

  • Restricted access to administrative systems

  • Regular website and server security checks

8. International Data Transfers

If data is processed outside the EU, it will only be done with GDPR-compliant safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.