Privacy Policy

At Bike Parts Central, we value your trust as much as you value your ride. Just as we’re committed to providing premium cycling components with secure payment processing, we’re equally dedicated to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit bikepartsonsale.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide our global community of cyclists with the best possible shopping experience:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, and payment details.
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases you make through our site, including payment information processed through our secure encrypted gateway.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you visit on our site.
• Communications: Records of correspondence when you contact our support team.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us deliver the seamless experience cyclists expect from Bike Parts Central:

• Process orders and transactions securely
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates
• Prevent fraudulent transactions and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the same care we apply to crafting our cycling components:

• Service Providers: We share necessary information with trusted partners who assist in operations (payment processing, shipping, IT services).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, customer information may be transferred as a business asset.
• International Transfers: As a global retailer, your data may be processed outside your country of residence, always with appropriate safeguards.

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We protect your data with the same seriousness we apply to testing our brake disks and chains:

• All transactions are protected with advanced SSL encryption technology
• We comply with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards)
• Your payment information is scrambled into unintelligible code during transmission
• We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate technical and organizational measures

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a valued member of our cycling community, you have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and review the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability rights where applicable
• Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like a well-maintained bike chain, our website uses cookies to keep things running smoothly:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and secure checkout processes
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your shopping experience.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or directly to you when appropriate.

9. Contact Us

Ride on with confidence,
The Team at Bike Parts Central