Effective Date: 07/13/2025
At Lanespotter.bike, your privacy matters. We don’t track you across the internet like a desperate ex, but we do collect some basic info to keep the wheels turning — like traffic stats, downloads, and affiliate clicks — so we can make this site better and keep it free.
This page explains what we collect, how we use it, and how you can stay in control.
1. What We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a. Information You Give Us Directly
- Your email (if you subscribe or contact us)
- Any messages or info you voluntarily send through contact forms or emails
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies (small data files stored in your browser)
- Analytics data (like page views, time on site, general location, etc.)
- Affiliate link tracking (so we know if we helped you find that sweet new bike light)
We use third-party tools like:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates, ShareASale)
These tools may use cookies or similar tech to track anonymized user behavior. None of this gives us access to your name, address, or your pet’s birthday — unless you tell us.
2. Why We Collect It
We use the info to:
- Understand which articles are helpful (and which ones flop)
- Improve the site and user experience
- Track affiliate sales so we get paid (transparently!)
- Respond to your questions or messages
- Send occasional updates if you signed up for our email list (you can unsubscribe anytime)
3. Sharing Your Info
We don’t sell your data. Ever.
We only share your info with third-party services we use to run the site (like email platforms, ad networks, analytics tools), and only as needed for those services to work.
4. Your Rights (Especially If You’re in the EU or California)
You have the right to:
- Access the data we have on you (if any)
- Ask us to delete it
- Opt-out of cookies or marketing emails
- Complain to your local privacy authority if you think we’re being sketchy (we’re not, but still — your call)
To make any of these requests, just email us: Contact [at] lanespotter [dot] bike.
5. Cookie Choices
We use cookies to make the site work and track performance. You can:
- Turn off cookies in your browser
- Use browser extensions like uBlock or Ghostery
- Avoid clicking affiliate links if you don’t want them tracked
But heads up: disabling cookies might make parts of the site a little weird or less functional.
6. Data Retention
We only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose — or until you ask us to delete it. No hoarding here.
7. Children’s Privacy
This site isn’t intended for kids under 13. If you’re a kid reading this — first, wow — second, go ride your bike.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll change the date at the top. We recommend checking in now and then if privacy stuff matters to you (which it should).
9. Contact Us
Have questions about this policy or how your data is used?
📧 Email: Contact [at] lanespotter [dot] bike
We answer everything — unless it’s spam. Then we don’t.
TL;DR:
We respect your privacy. We don’t sell your info. We use cookies and affiliate links to keep the site free and helpful. You’re in control, and you can reach out anytime. Don’t forget to read our Privacy Policy.
Ride safe, browse smarter, and always bring snacks.
— Tobias