Virtual Rides
Last Updated: 16 February 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Virtual Rides ("we", "our", "us").

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and participate in our competitions.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Full name
Username
Email address
Date of birth (if required for age verification)
Social media handles (optional)

Account Information

Login credentials
Profile information
Uploaded competition entries

Technical Information

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Cookies and usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your account
Allow participation in competitions
Display submitted entries publicly
Manage voting processes
Contact winners
Send competition updates and newsletters (if opted in)
Improve website performance and security
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Publicly Displayed Information

When you submit a competition entry, the following may be publicly displayed:

Your username
Your edited image
Vote count
Any optional description you provide

By submitting an entry, you acknowledge that your work will be visible to the public.

5. Image Ownership & Usage

You retain ownership of your edited work.

However, by submitting an entry, you grant Virtual Rides a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

Display your submission on the website
Promote your entry on social media
Use your submission in marketing materials related to Virtual Rides
We will credit you where possible.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Improve user experience
Track website analytics
Prevent vote manipulation
Maintain login sessions

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website functionality may be affected.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

If you are under 18, you may need parental or guardian consent to participate.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

Hosting providers
Analytics tools
Email marketing services
Payment processors (if applicable in future)
These services have their own privacy policies.

10. Your Rights

You may:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account
Opt out of marketing communications

Contact: support@virtualrides.co.za

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page.