Effective date: November 6, 2026
Applies to the NHRA Race Control iOS app (bundle ID com.nhra.racecontrol) and related push-alert services operated for the National Hot Rod Association (“NHRA,” “we,” “us”).
This policy describes the Race Control mobile app. NHRA’s general website practices are also covered by the NHRA Privacy Policy. If you use NHRA text (SMS) alerts on the web board, those messages are governed by the NHRA Communications Program Terms and Conditions and NHRA’s Privacy Policy. The iOS app does not collect a phone number and does not enroll you in SMS.
1. Overview
NHRA Race Control shows the live Race Control run-order board on your device. You can use the board without creating an account and without signing in. Push notifications are optional.
2. Information we collect
Depending on how you use the app, we may process:
Push notification token / device identifier. If you opt in to alerts, Apple Push Notification service and Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google LLC) use a device token so we can deliver notifications to that device. The app may also store a random installation identifier and your alert topic choices (for example, all Race Control alerts and optional class follows) so delivery and subscriber counts work. These identifiers are not your name, email, or Apple ID.
Alert preferences. Whether alerts are on, and any class topics you choose to follow.
Optional contact details for alerts (web only). If you subscribe to text or email alerts on the Race Control website (not in this iOS app), the phone number or email you submit is collected under that web flow and the Communications Program terms. The iOS app does not ask for email or phone.
Technical logs. Limited server logs needed to operate hosting and push delivery (for example timestamps and delivery success/failure). We do not use third-party advertising SDKs in the app.
We do not require an account. We do not sell personal information. We do not use the app for cross-app tracking, and we do not show ads in the app.
3. How we use information
Display and refresh the public run-order board.
Deliver optional push notifications about run-order status and schedule updates when you opt in.
Operate, secure, and troubleshoot the service (including counting active push subscribers in aggregate).
Comply with law and enforce NHRA policies.
If you consent to promotional or marketing alerts in the app consent language, those messages may include promotional and personalized marketing from NHRA in addition to operational Race Control updates. Consent is not a condition of purchasing anything or of viewing the run-order board.
4. Service providers
We use processors that help us run the app:
Google Firebase / Google LLC — hosting, Cloud Firestore (for example push subscriber status), Cloud Functions, and Firebase Cloud Messaging.
Apple — App Store distribution and Apple Push Notification service delivery on iOS.
These providers process data on our behalf under their terms and security programs. Data used for Race Control push services is generally processed in the United States.
5. Retention
Push tokens and installation records are kept while alerts remain active on that device, and are removed or marked inactive when you turn alerts off, uninstall the app (token becomes invalid), or request deletion.
Operational logs are kept only as long as needed for security and reliability, then deleted or aggregated.
Web SMS/email alert records (if any) follow NHRA Communications Program and related retention practices, separate from the iOS app.
6. Your choices
You can use the board with notifications off.
You can turn alerts off in the app, or disable Race Control notifications in iOS Settings.
To request deletion of push-subscriber records associated with your device, or to ask privacy questions about this app, contact us using the information below. We may ask for enough detail to locate the relevant device record (for example that you used Race Control alerts on iOS).
7. Children
The app is intended for a general audience interested in NHRA event operations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not create child accounts. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through Race Control alerts, contact us and we will delete it.
8. Contact
National Hot Rod Association
Privacy / Race Control app requests:
Email: legal@nhra.com
Or use NHRA Contact Us and mention “Race Control iOS app.”