Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Detroit Sportbikes ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (detroitsportbikes.com) and use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile information when you create an account
• Content: Posts, comments, ride reports, and other content you submit to our forum
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms or support channels

2.2 Information We Automatically Collect

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, and other analytics
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information about your browsing behavior and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our motorcycle forum and community services
• To manage user accounts and provide customer support
• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback
• To moderate content and enforce our community guidelines
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To communicate about account-related matters and service updates

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with third-party services:

• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display our custom typography. Google may collect anonymized usage data.
• Social Media Platforms: Links to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for community engagement
• Analytics Services: May be implemented in the future to understand user behavior

These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
• With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure and regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security audits and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your information

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Sending you an email notification (if applicable)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.