PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: April 6, 2026
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
Ana Motorsports, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website anapalestro.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site.
ABOUT THIS SITE
This Site is the personal and professional website of Ana Palestro, a minor. It is owned and operated by Ana Motorsports, LLC, and managed by her parent/legal guardian. Because this Site represents a minor, we take privacy — both yours and Ana's — very seriously.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
When you use the Contact form on our Site, you may voluntarily provide your name, email address, and a message. We collect this information only to respond to your inquiry.
If you choose to sign up for our SMS/text message updates, you voluntarily provide your mobile phone number and, optionally, your first name. We collect this information only to send you the text updates you requested and to administer the SMS program (including processing opt-outs).
If you choose to sign up for our email updates, you voluntarily provide your email address and, optionally, your first name. We collect this information only to send you the email updates you requested and to administer the email program (including processing unsubscribes).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information through our Contact form.
INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which automatically collects certain technical information when you visit, including:
- IP address (which may be anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website
- General geographic location (city/country level)
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies as part of Squarespace's built-in analytics. It is used to understand how visitors interact with the Site and to improve its performance.
COOKIES
Our Site uses cookies set by Squarespace to enable core website functionality and analytics. These include:
- Essential cookies that are necessary for the Site to function properly
- Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Site
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact form
- To send SMS/text message updates to people who have opted in
- To send email updates to people who have opted in
- To understand how visitors use the Site (through analytics)
- To maintain and improve the Site
- To evaluate potential partnership, sponsorship, or media opportunities
We do not send unsolicited marketing. We only send marketing communications, including text messages and emails, to people who have expressly opted in to receive them, and you can withdraw your consent at any time (see "SMS/Text Message Program" and "Email Updates Program" below).
SMS/TEXT MESSAGE PROGRAM
We offer an optional SMS/text message program that allows you to receive updates, announcements, event and schedule information, and occasional promotions from Ana Motorsports, LLC.
Consent. You are added to the program only if you opt in by submitting your mobile number through our sign-up form and agreeing to receive texts. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or of using the Site.
What we collect. We collect the mobile phone number you provide, an optional first name, and records of your consent and opt-out activity.
Message frequency and cost. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan. We are not responsible for charges from your carrier.
How to opt out. You can cancel at any time by replying STOP to any text message. You will receive one confirmation message and then no further texts. Reply HELP for help, or contact us at the email below. We use a messaging service provider that operates the program on our behalf, solely so they can deliver your messages. We do not sell your mobile phone number, and we will not share your mobile opt-in information or consent with any third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Eligibility. The SMS program is intended for individuals who are 18 or older. If you are under 18, please do not sign up without the consent of your parent or legal guardian.
EMAIL UPDATES PROGRAM
We offer an optional email program that allows you to receive news, race results, schedule and event information, announcements, and occasional promotions from Ana Motorsports, LLC.
Consent. You are added to the email program only if you opt in by submitting your email address through our sign-up form and agreeing to receive emails. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or of using the Site.
What we collect. We collect the email address you provide, an optional first name, and records of your consent and unsubscribe activity.
Message frequency. Email frequency varies. We send updates periodically and do not send unsolicited email.
How to opt out. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. You may also contact us at privacy@anapalestro.com to be removed. We honor opt-out requests promptly, and in no event later than 10 business days.
Our provider. We use a third-party email service provider that processes your email address on our behalf, solely to deliver the emails you requested. We do not sell your email address, and we will not share your email opt-in information or consent with any third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Eligibility. The email program is intended for individuals who are 18 or older. If you are under 18, please do not sign up without the consent of your parent or legal guardian.
HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers: Squarespace hosts our Site and processes analytics data on our behalf. Our SMS messaging provider processes mobile numbers solely to deliver the text messages you have requested. Our email service provider processes email addresses solely to deliver the emails you have requested. These providers' privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policies.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with legal process, enforce our policies, or ensure the safety of any person.
Business inquiries: If you contact us regarding sponsorship, media, or partnership opportunities, we may share your inquiry with Ana Motorsports, LLC's management team for evaluation.
DATA RETENTION
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping purposes. Squarespace analytics data is retained in accordance with Squarespace's data retention policies. If you sign up for SMS or email updates, we retain your mobile number or email address and consent records for as long as you remain subscribed and for a reasonable period afterward to document your consent and opt-out as required by law.
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
FOR WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENTS
Under the Washington My Health My Data Act and the Washington Privacy Act, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information we have collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Request deletion of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
FOR VISITORS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, EEA, AND UNITED KINGDOM (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; correct inaccurate data; request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten"); restrict or object to our processing; data portability; and withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
Legal basis. Where we send you marketing texts or emails, our legal basis is your consent, which you provide by opting in and may withdraw at any time (reply STOP for texts, or use the unsubscribe link in any email). Where we respond to inquiries you submit through our Contact form, our legal basis is our legitimate interest in responding to you.
Exercising your rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@anapalestro.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
International transfers. Our Site and service providers are based in the United States. If you contact us or subscribe from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.
FOR ALL VISITORS
You may contact us at any time to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text
- Opt out of email messages at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
- Ask questions about our privacy practices
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
PROTECTION OF ANA PALESTRO'S PRIVACY
Ana Palestro is a minor. In connection with her activities as a professional racing driver, certain information about Ana is made publicly available on this Site with the consent and oversight of her parent/legal guardian. This includes her name, racing career information, photographs, and approved biographical details.
Any collection, use, or distribution of Ana's personal information, image, likeness, or content beyond what is publicly displayed on this Site is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of Ana Motorsports, LLC.
Members of the media, sponsors, and other third parties seeking to use Ana's name, image, likeness, or biographical information should submit requests through the Contact page.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), partner organizations, and sponsor websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY 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 Privacy Policy periodically.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Ana Motorsports, LLC Email: privacy@anapalestro.com Website: anapalestro.com/contact