Privacy Policy – Leith Cycle Co.
Last updated: [20/11/2025]
At Leith Cycle Co., we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website (https://leithcycleco.com) or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
We are Leith Cycle Co., a bicycle retailer and service provider based in Scotland.
Our website address is: https://leithcycleco.com.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
📧 leith@leithcycleco.com
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comment form, as well as:
- Your IP address
- Your browser user agent
This information helps us detect and prevent spam.
An anonymised string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if you use Gravatar) will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from uploaded images.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be placed on your device in the following situations:
Comments
If you comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your:
- Name
- Email address
- Website
These cookies last for one year, so you don’t need to re-enter your details each time.
Login Cookies
If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to test whether your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to:
- Store your login session (lasts two days)
- Save your screen display preferences (lasts one year)
If you choose “Remember Me,” your login remains active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
Editing or Publishing
When you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is stored in your browser.
This contains the post ID of the article and expires after one day.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our website may include embedded content such as:
- Videos
- Images
- Articles
- Social media feeds
Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party sites may:
- Collect your data
- Use cookies
- Track your interactions with their content
- Monitor your behaviour if you are logged in to their service
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We may also use automated spam detection tools to protect our website.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely. This helps us automatically approve future comments instead of holding them for moderation.
User Accounts
If you register on our website, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile.
You may:
- View
- Edit
- Update
- Delete
your personal information at any time (except for your username).
Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data (unless we are required to keep it for legal, security, or administrative purposes)
- Object to processing or ask us to restrict how we use your data
- Withdraw consent at any time when consent is the basis for processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [add email]
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments and certain submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services.
If you make purchases, booking requests, or use forms through integrated services (e.g., WooCommerce, payment providers, booking tools), your data may be processed by those third parties in line with their own privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our business practices. The most recent version will always be available on our website.