Privacy Policy
Last updated 2026-06-10
Information We Collect
BicycleArea collects limited information when you visit this site. We collect standard server log data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and the pages you visit. If you contact us by email, we collect the email address and any information you include in your message. We do not operate user accounts or collect payment information directly.
How We Use Your Information
We use log data to understand site traffic patterns, diagnose technical problems, and improve the content and structure of BicycleArea. Email addresses submitted through contact forms are used only to respond to your inquiry and are not added to marketing lists without your explicit consent. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to support site functionality and to understand aggregate visitor behavior through analytics tools. Some cookies are set by third-party services such as analytics providers or advertising networks. You can control cookie settings through your browser or through our cookie consent tool. See our Cookie Policy for a full description of the cookies we use and how to manage them.
Third-Party Links and Affiliate Tracking
BicycleArea links to Amazon and other third-party retailers. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may set its own cookies and collect data under its own privacy policy. We do not control third-party data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any retailer before completing a purchase.
Analytics
We use analytics software to collect aggregated, non-personally-identifiable data about how visitors navigate BicycleArea. This data includes page views, session duration, geographic region at the country level, and device type. Analytics data helps us prioritize which categories and content to expand. We do not share individual-level analytics data with third parties.
Data Retention
Server log data is retained for up to 90 days before it is deleted or anonymized. Email correspondence is retained for as long as it is operationally relevant and then deleted. We do not retain personal data beyond what is necessary for the purpose it was collected. If you wish to request deletion of personal data you have provided to us, email hello@bicyclearea.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of BicycleArea after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at hello@bicyclearea.com.