🛡️ Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30/05/2025

Welcome to The Rider Shed. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and community services.

1. 🔍 What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

A. Personal Information (you provide directly):

• Username and email address (required to register).

• Optional profile info (e.g., bio, location, bike model).

• Messages or content you post on the forum.

• Support or contact messages you send us.

B. Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address and browser type.

• Device information.

• Site activity (pages visited, post interactions, etc.).

• Cookies and analytics data (see Section 5).

2. 🛠️ How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Manage and personalize your account.

• Enable forum features (posting, replying, private messaging).

• Improve our site functionality and performance.

• Communicate with you (e.g., support, updates, moderation).

• Prevent abuse, spam, or other violations.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. 🤝 Sharing Your Information

We may share information:

• With service providers that support site hosting, analytics, and functionality (under strict privacy agreements).

• When legally required (e.g., by court order or law enforcement).

• To enforce our Terms of Use or protect user safety.

4. 🧼 Your Privacy Controls

You can:

• Edit or delete your profile information anytime.

• Change email notification preferences.

• Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [insert contact email].

• Opt out of cookies via your browser (see Section 5).

5. 🍪 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in.

• Remember site preferences.

• Analyze traffic using tools like Google Analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

6. 🧒 Children's Privacy

The Rider Shed is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a minor has registered, please contact us to have the account removed.

7. 🔐 Data Security

We use:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

• Secure server hosting

• Access controls for administrator tools

Despite our best efforts, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and report any suspicious activity.

8. 🌍 International Users

If you're accessing The Rider Shed from outside Australia, note that your data may be processed and stored in our servers located in Australia/USA.

9. 🧾 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you by:

• Posting changes on this page.

• Emailing users if the changes are significant.

Please review this page regularly for updates.

10. 📫 Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy, contact:

The Rider Shed Team
Email: support@ridershed.au
Website: https://ridershed.au