At MTB Hub, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website and interact with our content.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or leave comments
- Communication Data: Messages you send us through contact forms or email
- Survey/Feedback Data: Responses to surveys or feedback requests
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring websites
- Location Data: General geographic location (country/city level)
- Technical Data: IP address, cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies
Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from:
- Affiliate Partners: Purchase confirmations and referral data
- Social Media Platforms: When you interact with our social content
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated data about site usage
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide Our Services
- Deliver blog content and recommendations
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Personalize your browsing experience
Affiliate Marketing
- Track affiliate link clicks and conversions
- Earn commissions from recommended products
- Analyze which recommendations are most helpful
- Improve our product suggestions
Website Improvement
- Analyze site performance and user behavior
- Identify popular content and user preferences
- Fix technical issues and improve functionality
- Optimize content for better user experience
Communication
- Send transactional emails (confirmations, responses)
- Provide customer support
- Send promotional content (only with your consent)
- Notify you of important policy changes
Legal Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and abuse
- Enforce our terms of service
Information Sharing
We Share Information With:
Affiliate Partners
- Affiliate networks
- Only purchase/click data necessary for commission tracking
- Information is shared in accordance with their privacy policies
We Do NOT Share Information:
- We never sell your personal information to third parties
- We don’t share your email address with affiliate partners
- We don’t provide detailed personal profiles to advertisers
Your Rights and Choices
Email Communications
- Unsubscribe: Use the unsubscribe link in any email
- Preferences: Contact us to update your email preferences
Data Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
Cookie Management
- Adjust cookie settings through your browser
- Use our cookie preference center [link to cookie settings]
- Opt out of analytics tracking
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: SSL certificates for secure data transmission
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
- Regular Updates: Security software and system updates
- Monitoring: Regular security assessments and monitoring
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
International Data Transfers
Our website may be accessed from around the world. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries, which may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website contains links to third-party websites and services, including:
- Affiliate Links: To retailer websites (Amazon, bike shops, etc.)
- Social Media: Links to our social profiles
- External Resources: Other websites we reference or recommend
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our practices
- New legal requirements
- Updated technologies or services
When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date
- Post a notice on our website
- Send email notifications for significant changes (if you’ve subscribed)
Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
This website participates in affiliate marketing programs.
When you make purchases through our affiliate links, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our website and allows us to provide free content.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
For specific privacy requests (access, deletion, etc.), please include:
- Your full name
- Email address associated with your request
- Specific request details
- Verification of your identity (if required)
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.