Last Updated: October 2025
Grandprix USA Ltd., d/b/a The Chronicle of the Horse (“COTH,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy.
This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit chronofhorse.com or any of our sub-domains (the “Site”), participate in our forums, subscribe to our products, or otherwise interact with us.
If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are & Contact Information
Controller: Grandprix USA Ltd., d/b/a The Chronicle of the Horse
Address: 9314 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 839, Wellington, FL 33411 USA
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We collect information:
(a) directly from you, (b) automatically through your device, and (c) from third parties.
A. Information You Provide
- Name, email address, postal address, phone number
- Account credentials and forum profiles
- Payment and subscription details (processed via secure third-party providers)
- Content you post (e.g., comments, photos, videos)
- Newsletter sign-ups and surveys
- Customer service correspondence
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent)
- Cookies and similar technologies (pixels, tags, local storage)
- Approximate location from IP address
C. Information From Third Parties
- Payment processors and fulfilment vendors
- Analytics and advertising partners
- Social media platforms
3. How We Use Information
- Provide, operate and improve our Site, forums and services
- Process orders and subscriptions
- Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
- Personalize content and remember preferences
- Deliver and measure advertising and email campaigns
- Detect and prevent fraud or security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
A. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and help us analyze how the Site is used.
We also use pixels and similar tools for advertising and analytics.
B. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies – required for basic functions such as login and shopping cart
- Performance cookies – measure Site usage and help us improve content
- Functional cookies – remember your preferences
- Advertising cookies – used by us and partners to show relevant ads
C. Managing Your Preferences
You can control cookies through:
- the Cookie Settings link in our footer or banner (to accept or reject categories of cookies); and
- your browser settings (to delete or block cookies).
If you disable cookies, some Site features may not function properly.
5. How We Share Information
We share information only as needed with:
- Service providers (hosting, fulfilment, payment, analytics, email delivery, security)
- Advertising partners (to deliver and measure ads and limit frequency)
- Legal authorities (as required by law or to protect our rights)
- Corporate transactions (if our business is sold or restructured)
We do not sell your personal information for money.
6. Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above and as required by law.
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it; no system is completely secure.
7. Forums and Public Areas
Posts or comments you submit to public areas are visible to others and may be indexed by search engines.
Please avoid sharing private or sensitive information in public posts.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 13.
If you believe we have collected data from a child, email [email protected] and we will delete it.
9. Your Privacy Rights
U.S. Residents (California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah)
Depending on your state, you may have rights to:
- Access or know the information we hold about you
- Request deletion or correction
- Opt out of targeted advertising or “selling/sharing” of personal information
- Receive data in portable form
To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with the subject “Privacy Request.”
We will verify your identity before responding.
If your request is denied, you may appeal by replying “Appeal” to our response.
EEA / UK Residents (GDPR)
You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or object to processing.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
Requests: [email protected].
Data transfers to the U.S. use Standard Contractual Clauses and appropriate safeguards.
10. Third-Party Links and Advertising
The Site contains links to third-party services (e.g., subscription portals, advertisers, social networks).
Their practices are governed by their own policies; we are not responsible for their content or data handling.
11. Opt-Outs and Choices
- Email Marketing: unsubscribe via the link in our emails or email us.
- Targeted Advertising: use Cookie Settings or browser controls (e.g., Global Privacy Control).
- Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: use Cookie Settings or email us.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the current version. Material changes will be posted here and, where required by law, we will notify you or seek consent.
13. How to Contact Us
Questions or requests?
Email [email protected] or write to:
Grandprix USA Ltd., d/b/a The Chronicle of the Horse
9314 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 839
Wellington, FL 33411 USA
