Terms and Conditions | Electric Bike Hub

At Electric Bike Hub (“we”, “us”, “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website:

https://electricbikehub.co.uk/(the “Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Electric Bike Hub is a blogging and informational website focused on electric bikes, related technology, reviews, guides, and industry news. We act as the data controller for any personal data collected through this Website.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal data when you:

  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Leave comments on blog posts
  • Subscribe to newsletters (if applicable)
  • Communicate with us directly

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Any other information you choose to provide

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring URLs

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies and does not usually identify you personally.

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and improve Website performance. Full details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Website
  • To respond to enquiries and communications
  • To improve content quality and user experience
  • To monitor Website performance and security
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To manage comments and user interactions
  • To analyse trends and audience behaviour

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

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the Website
  • Legal obligation – where processing is required by law

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share limited data with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Security and performance tools

These third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

We may also disclose data if required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites, services, or embedded content (such as videos or social media posts).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal data.

7. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Electric Bike Hub may participate in affiliate marketing programmes and display advertisements.

Affiliate links may track clicks or purchases using cookies or similar technologies managed by third parties. We do not control how third-party advertisers collect or use your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Maintaining Website security
  • Complying with legal requirements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access – request a copy of your data
  • Right to rectification – correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure – request deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored outside the UK where third-party service providers are involved.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection laws.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • Legal requirements
  • Website functionality
  • Data processing practices

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

14. Complaints

If you are concerned about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Company name: Electric Bike Hub

Website: https://electricbikehub.co.uk/