Privacy Notice (US)
This notice explains what data we collect about visitors in the United States, how we use it, and your rights under U.S. privacy laws.
Introduction
EbikePartsPicker respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy notice covers visitors from the United States and complies with U.S. state privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and similar laws in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah.
Our site is an informational and affiliate resource for e-bike conversions. We do not sell products directly but earn commissions through affiliate links when you purchase items from our retail partners.
Information We Collect
U.S. privacy laws require businesses to disclose the categories of personal information collected in the past 12 months. We collect the following categories:
- Identifiers - Name, email address, IP address when you contact us or subscribe
- Commercial information - Records of products you view or purchase through our affiliate links
- Internet activity - Pages visited, time on site, clicks, referring URLs, search terms
- Geolocation data - Approximate location determined from your IP address
- Inferences - Preferences and interests drawn from your browsing behavior
This information comes either directly from you (when you email us or fill out forms) or from automated tools like cookies and analytics services.
How We Use Your Information
U.S. laws require us to disclose the business or commercial purposes for collecting your data. We use your information for:
- Providing and improving our website content and functionality
- Responding to your inquiries about e-bike conversions
- Tracking affiliate sales and commissions from retail partners
- Analyzing website trends and traffic to improve our content
- Marketing our services through email newsletters (if you subscribe)
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
We do not sell your personal data for money, but we do share data with service providers and advertising partners to operate our site effectively.
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember preferences, track usage, and help with logins and analytics. Our site uses cookies for:
- Essential functions - Basic website operations and security
- Performance and analytics - Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising and affiliate tracking - Tracking commissions from retail partners
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect website functionality.
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Sharing Information
U.S. laws require disclosure of how we share personal information. We do not sell personal information, but we may share data with:
- Hosting providers - To keep our website running (server hosting, content delivery)
- Analytics services - Google Analytics to understand site usage
- Affiliate networks - Amazon, eBay, and other partners to track commissions
- Advertising partners - Google Ads and similar services for relevant advertising
- Email marketing platforms - If you subscribe to our newsletter
We share information only for operating our site and fulfilling business purposes. We do not knowingly share personal data of children under 16 years old.
Your Rights
Under CCPA/CPRA and similar state laws, you have these rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to know - What categories of data we collect, sources, business purposes, third parties we share with, and specific pieces of your information
- Right to delete - Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
- Right to correct - Fix inaccurate personal information we have about you
- Right to opt-out - Stop the sale or sharing of your personal information, including targeted advertising
- Right to limit - Restrict use of sensitive personal information (we do not intentionally collect sensitive data)
- Right to non-discrimination - We will not treat you differently for exercising these rights
Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah have similar rights under their state laws. We honor valid requests from all these states.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To submit a privacy rights request:
- Email us at support@ebikepartspicker.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line
- Fill out our contact form and mention your privacy request
- Provide enough information to verify your identity (name and email address)
- Specify which right you want to exercise and what information is involved
We will respond within the timeframe required by law (typically 45 days) and may need additional information to verify your request and protect your privacy.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
California law requires a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" option for consumers to opt-out of data sharing. You can opt out of sharing your personal data with third parties by:
- Clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our website footer
- Emailing us at support@ebikepartspicker.com with "Opt-Out Request" in the subject
Note that affiliate links may be considered a form of data sharing because they track your purchases to calculate our commissions.
Notice of Financial Incentive
We do not currently offer financial incentives, discounts, or rewards in exchange for providing personal information. If we introduce such programs in the future, we will update this notice with details about the incentive and how to opt out.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Continuing to use our website after we post changes means you accept the updated privacy notice. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through email or website announcements.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: support@ebikepartspicker.com
Subject line: Privacy Inquiry
Mailing address:
EbikePartsPicker Privacy
[Complete mailing address to be added]
This notice does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal questions about privacy rights, please consult a qualified attorney.
Last updated: January 14, 2025