Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for [Yorkshire Cycling Adventures]

Effective Date: [30 October 2026]
Website: yorkshireca.com
Contact: stuartbmitchell@yorkshireca.com

1. Introduction

At Yorkshire Cycling Adventures ("we", "us", "our"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data when you visit yorkshireca.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect only the minimum data necessary to run our website:

a) Information you provide directly:

  • Name, email address, or message content when you use our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.

b) Information collected automatically:

  • Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.

  • This is collected via cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how our site is used.

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain our website

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Improve our website content and user experience

  • Send you updates if you have opted in to our newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time)

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal data.

4. Legal Basis (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent - when you give us permission (e.g., newsletter signup)

  • Legitimate Interest - to run and improve our website

  • Contract - to respond to a request you have made

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. These are small files stored on your device.

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function.

  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics) - only used if you accept them.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services that may process data, such as:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics)

  • GoogleMail

  • Hosting provider Squarespace

  • YouTube

  • Strava

  • Zwift

These providers only have access to data needed to perform their services and are required to protect your data.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep personal data only as long as necessary. Contact form enquiries are kept for up to 12 months. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at stuartbmitchell@yorkshireca.com.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: stuartbmitchell@yorkshireca.com.