Introduction
BikeEffect ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bikeeffect.com (the "Site").
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Personal Data
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out a contact form
- Leave a comment on an article
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our newsletter (if you subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:
- Essential cookies — Required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site
- Advertising cookies — Used by our advertising partners to serve relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to improve our service. These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. Third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Email service providers (newsletter delivery)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to delete your data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.