Privacy Policy

North of Ireland Karting Association Ltd(NIKA)

Last Updated: 31 May 2026

1. Introduction

The North of Ireland Karting Association (NIKA) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, enter events, subscribe to updates, contact us, or participate in activities organised by NIKA.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Who We Are

The North of Ireland Karting Association (NIKA) is the coordinating body for karting activities and championships in Northern Ireland.

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Email: info@nikarting.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Date of birth (where required for competition eligibility)

  • Emergency contact details

  • Competition licence information

  • Kart class information

  • Club affiliation

  • Any information submitted through contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

When visiting our website we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Cookies and analytics data

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process event entries

  • Administer championships and competitions

  • Publish entry lists, results and championship standings

  • Communicate important event information

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Manage memberships and registrations

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

5. Competition Results

Karting is a public sporting activity.

When participating in NIKA events, the following information may be publicly displayed:

  • Competitor name

  • Kart number

  • Class

  • Club affiliation

  • Event results

  • Championship standings

  • Photographs and videos taken at events

This information may remain available in historical records and archives.

6. Photography and Media

Photographs and video footage may be taken during events for:

  • Championship promotion

  • Website content

  • Social media

  • Press releases

  • Historical records

By participating in NIKA events, competitors and spectators acknowledge that such images may be used for these purposes.

Anyone with concerns regarding specific images should contact NIKA.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Motorsport governing bodies

  • Event organisers

  • Timing and results providers

  • Medical and safety personnel where necessary

  • Insurance providers

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required

All third parties are expected to handle personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Alteration

  • Disclosure

However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Administer competitions

  • Maintain championship records

  • Meet legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

Historical sporting results may be retained indefinitely as part of the official record of the championship.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information where appropriate

  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances

  • Object to processing where applicable

  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

Requests should be submitted to:

Email: info@nikarting.com

11. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Understand visitor behaviour

  • Analyse website performance

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings.

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites including event entry systems, governing bodies, sponsors and partner organisations.

NIKA is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any updates will be published on this page with the revised date shown at the top.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

North of Ireland Karting Association (NIKA)
Email: info@nikarting.com

North of Ireland Karting Association
Promoting and developing karting across Northern Ireland.