Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We gather information in several ways to provide and improve our services:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to updates
• Usage data automatically collected when you browse our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referring websites
• Device information such as browser type, operating system, and internet service provider
• Location data based on your IP address, which helps us understand our audience's geographic distribution
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate purposes that benefit our users and our service:

• Providing and maintaining our website and cycling route information
• Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests
• Sending newsletters and updates about cycling events and trail conditions
• Analyzing website performance and user behavior to improve our content
• Ensuring the security and integrity of our website and protecting against fraud
• Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include encrypted data transmission and restricted access to personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information. You may:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements
• Withdraw consent for processing at any time
• Object to certain types of processing, including marketing communications
• Request a copy of your information in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our website. We use both session-based and persistent cookies.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and opt-out of certain tracking technologies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For detailed information about cookies, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to external websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your personal information.

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your visits in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for general audiences and is not intentionally directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information and take appropriate steps to notify parents or guardians.

International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside Ireland, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Ireland. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that transferred data is protected according to this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.