Last updated: 21/10/2025
At Really Big Bike Ride (“we,” “our,” “us”), your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other relevant regulations.
By using our website, [yourdomain.com], you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Your name, email address, or other details when you subscribe, leave a comment, or contact us.
- Payment and transaction details if you purchase digital products or services.
2. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referring website.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see “Cookies & Tracking” below).
3. Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from third-party partners such as:
- Mediavine (Grow & Journey engagement tools)
- Advertising networks
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate partners
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our website and services
- Personalize your experience with Grow and Journey recommendations
- Deliver targeted advertising and affiliate offers
- Monitor website performance and analytics
- Communicate with you (e.g., email newsletters, responses to inquiries)
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies & Tracking
We and our partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for purposes including:
- Functionality (keeping you logged in, remembering preferences)
- Analytics (measuring traffic, engagement, and performance)
- Advertising (personalized or contextual ads)
- Social sharing (Grow Save & Share buttons)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
Third-Party Services We Use
We work with service providers and partners who may process your data:
- Mediavine Grow & Journey (user engagement tools and content personalization)
- Mediavine Ad Management (programmatic ads)
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Email marketing providers (if applicable)
- Affiliate networks (Amazon Associates, etc.)
Each of these providers has its own privacy policies.
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EU or UK, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For personalized ads, cookies, and newsletter sign-ups.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and fraud prevention.
- Legal Obligation: Where we must retain data for tax, accounting, or compliance reasons.
Your Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/UK, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Ask us to delete your personal data.
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
- Objection: Opt-out of processing for direct marketing or profiling.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [your email].
Your Rights (CCPA/CPRA – California Residents)
If you are a resident of California, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
- Access the categories and specific pieces of data we hold.
- Delete your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing of your personal data (we do not sell your data in the traditional sense, but ads/affiliate partners may constitute “sharing”).
- Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To make a request, contact us at [your email] with “CCPA Privacy Request” in the subject line.
Data Retention & Security
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. We implement industry-standard security measures, but no system is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a new “last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Really Big Bike Ride
Email: james@reallybigbikeride.com
Website: https://www.reallybigbikeride.com/