Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/1/2025]
Last Updated: [5/1/2025]

HarnessOwners.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent platform dedicated to informing, connecting, and advocating for the harness racing community. We operate with a non-commercial intent—our primary purpose is education, industry engagement, and community-building, not financial transactions or direct marketing.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information, and outlines your rights and options with respect to that data.

1. Purpose and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website (www.harnessowners.com), email communications, and related media channels. Our communications aim to provide educational content, industry updates, thought leadership, and invitations to participate in relevant discussions affecting harness racing stakeholders.

We are committed to transparency, lawful data use, and responsible communication practices.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Affiliation or professional role within the harness racing industry

We do not collect or process financial information, personal health data, or sensitive categories of personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

  • Send newsletters, podcast notifications, and educational resources.

  • Provide updates and relevant news affecting the harness racing industry.

  • Facilitate engagement between like-minded professionals seeking a stronger, more informed future for the sport.

We do not sell, rent, license, or otherwise share personal data for commercial gain.

4. Source of Information

Our contact database has been developed through:

  • Publicly available sources including industry directories, association websites, and social platforms.

  • Previous professional interactions and event participation.

  • Direct opt-ins from targeted advertising campaigns, including those run through harness racing–related platforms.

All data collection has been conducted with the intent of furthering public dialogue, transparency, and educational access—not for promotional or commercial exploitation.

5. Legal Basis for Communication

Our communication practices are based on:

  • Legitimate interest: As recognized under privacy frameworks such as the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act and the European Union's GDPR, we believe our educational outreach to professionals within the harness racing industry serves a clear and lawful interest.

  • Respectful intent: All recipients may opt out of communications at any time, and we promptly honor such requests.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe at any time using the opt-out link in our emails.

  • Request removal from our list by contacting us directly.

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.

All requests are reviewed and honored within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal data only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill our educational and community objectives. Upon unsubscribe or opt-out, data is removed or de-identified unless legally required to retain it for compliance.

8. Use of Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools, including:

  • Email service providers

  • Web traffic analytics platforms

  • Embedded media tools (e.g., podcast or video hosting)

These tools may collect non-personally identifiable data (e.g., cookies or device/browser info) strictly for performance optimization. No personal data is shared with third parties beyond these operational purposes.

9. Security of Your Information

We employ commercially reasonable security protocols to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the information we collect, including access controls, encryption where applicable, and routine data integrity checks.

10. Intended Audience

This site and its communications are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Policy Revisions

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect evolving practices or regulatory changes. The most current version will always be accessible on our website and linked in all active communications.

12. Contact Us

To request data removal, submit a question, or report a concern, please contact us at:

Robin@exceeequine.com