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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Welcome to Rydewire (“Rydewire,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using Rydewire, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Rydewire is an online publication focused on motorcycle news, culture, gear, events, and related content.

Website: https://rydewire.com
Email: press@rydewire.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information.

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

You may provide information directly when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit a contact form
  • Send us an email
  • Comment on articles (if enabled)
  • Enter contests or promotions
  • Submit user-generated content

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Social media handle
  • Message content
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Clicks and interactions
  • Date and time of visits

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Personalize content
  • Support advertising and affiliate tracking

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve content and user experience
  • Monitor site performance and security
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Deliver personalized content and advertising
  • Track affiliate commissions

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests

5. Newsletter and Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any optional information you provide.

We may use email marketing providers such as:

  • Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
  • Beehiiv
  • Mailchimp

These providers may collect data such as opens, clicks, and engagement.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

6. Analytics

We may use analytics services such as:

These services help us understand how visitors use our website.

7. Advertising and Retargeting

We may use third-party advertising services, including:

These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant advertisements.

8. Affiliate Links

Some articles may contain affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may include:

We only recommend products we believe may be valuable to our readers.

9. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, and maps.

Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data about you.

Examples include:

10. Social Media Features

Our website may include social sharing buttons and links to social media platforms. These services may collect information about your activity.

11. Comments and User Content

If comments are enabled, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Comment content

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments.

12. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers and vendors
  • Analytics and email providers
  • Advertising partners
  • Affiliate networks
  • Legal authorities if required
  • Successors in connection with a merger or acquisition

We do not sell your personal information.

13. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

14. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

15. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

16. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Receive a portable copy of your data
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at press@rydewire.com.

17. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

Users in the EU/EEA have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing and to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.

18. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have rights to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request deletion
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Opt out of certain data sharing

To exercise these rights, contact us at press@rydewire.com.

19. Cookie Choices

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

If you use a cookie consent banner, users may also manage their preferences there.

20. Do Not Track

Our website may not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

21. Children’s Privacy

Rydewire is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will remove it.

22. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

23. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

24. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Rydewire
https://rydewire.com
press@rydewire.com

25. Consent

By using Rydewire, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.