Privacy Policy
Texas Thoroughbred Association
Last Updated: November 5, 2026
The Texas Thoroughbred Association (“TTA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit texasthoroughbred.com, submit forms, make payments, or otherwise interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide
When you complete a form, register for an event, make a payment, subscribe to communications, or contact us, we may collect:
- Name and contact information, including email address, mailing address, and telephone number
- Organization or business information
- Membership, registration, or event-related information
- Information submitted through website forms
- Payment and transaction details
- Other information you voluntarily provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring websites and general geographic information
- Website usage and interaction data
We may collect this information through cookies, analytics services, and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Process registrations, memberships, purchases, and payments
- Provide information about TTA programs, events, and activities
- Send newsletters, announcements, and other communications
- Maintain and improve our website and services
- Analyze website traffic and visitor engagement
- Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We use personal information only for legitimate organizational purposes and as otherwise described in this policy.
3. Payment Processing
Our website uses Stripe, a third-party payment processing service, to securely process online payments.
When you make a payment, payment information such as credit card details is collected and processed by Stripe in accordance with its security practices and privacy policy.
TTA may receive transaction information, including your name, contact information, payment amount, transaction status, and payment confirmation. We do not intentionally collect or store complete credit card numbers through our website.
For more information about Stripe’s privacy practices, visit:
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve performance, and understand how visitors use our website.
We may use Google Analytics to collect information about website traffic and visitor behavior, including pages visited, session duration, device information, and general geographic location.
Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For more information about Google’s privacy practices, visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can also learn about Google Analytics opt-out options at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, register for an event, or otherwise request information, we may send you newsletters, announcements, and communications related to TTA programs and activities.
We may use third-party email marketing services to manage these communications.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those messages or by contacting us directly.
We may continue sending necessary transactional or administrative communications related to your registrations, payments, or other interactions with TTA.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.
We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our website and deliver our services. These providers may include:
- Payment processors, including Stripe
- Website hosting and technical support providers
- Email marketing and communications platforms
- Website analytics providers
- Event registration and membership management services
We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of TTA and others.
Third-party service providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable contractual obligations.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our website uses secure connections where appropriate, and payment transactions are handled through established third-party payment processing services.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain appropriate organizational and transaction records, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
9. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
You may contact us to:
- Request access to personal information we maintain about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements
- Opt out of promotional email communications
- Ask questions about how your information is collected or used
We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable law. Depending on your state or country of residence and applicable legal requirements, you may have additional privacy rights.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.
If we learn that we have collected such information without the required consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
11. Third-Party Websites and Social Media
Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, and other third-party services.
These websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.
TTA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties. We encourage visitors to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact:
Texas Thoroughbred Association
Website: https://texasthoroughbred.com
Email: TracyS@texasthoroughbred.com
