Privacy Policy

Overview

We collect the minimum information needed to run Bikology — accounts, saved builds, and forum posts. We don’t run our own tracking profiles. We do use third-party services (like Google) for ads and basic analytics, and those services may set their own cookies under their policies.

Data we collect

• Account info you provide: username, email, profile details.
• Content you create: builds you save/share, forum posts, messages you send via in-site chat.
• Technical basics: standard logs (IP, device/browser info), page views, and error reports to operate and secure the service.

Cookies & similar tech

We use a few types of cookies:

• Essential: sign-in, session, security, and core features.
• Preferences: remember small UI choices (where applicable).
• Analytics: basic usage metrics to improve the site.
• Advertising: Google AdSense may use cookies or device signals for ad delivery and measurement.

You can control cookies in your browser settings. For ads, you can adjust preferences in your Google ad settings or use industry opt-out tools. If you block cookies, some features may not work as expected.

How we use your information

• Provide core features (accounts, Builder, Gallery, Forum, in-site chat).
• Operate, protect, troubleshoot, and improve the platform.
• Show and measure advertising (through partners like Google AdSense).
• Communicate with you about updates or support, when you contact us.

Sharing & third parties

We don’t sell your personal data. We share limited information with service providers that help us run Bikology (hosting, analytics, advertising, support). These providers process data on our instructions and under their policies.

• Advertising: Google AdSense may process data to serve and measure ads.
• Analytics/infra: services that provide metrics, error logging, or content delivery.

Your choices

• Account: you can update or delete account data in your profile or by contacting us.
• Cookies: manage or block cookies in your browser settings.
• Ads: adjust ad personalization in your Google ad settings or use industry opt-out tools.
• Do Not Track: we don’t respond to DNT signals, but you can use the controls above.

Data retention

We keep data for as long as needed to provide the service and meet legal or security requirements. You can request deletion of your account data; some logs may remain for security, fraud prevention, or legal reasons.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data. No system is 100% secure; please use a strong, unique password and keep your account safe.

Children

Bikology is not directed to children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect personal information from children.

Regional notices

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights over your data (e.g., access, correction, deletion, portability, objection). Contact us and we’ll help with reasonable requests.

Contact

• • Chat: message us via the in-site chat.
• • Forum: post anywhere in The Hub — we monitor all categories.
• • Social: DM us on Instagram @bikology_.
• • Email: use the Contact page if you prefer email.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change, and significant updates will be noted on this page.