Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

FØRA Cycling Club ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your information when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

KOMMERS GmbH
Benno-Strauß-Str. 5
90763 Fürth
Germany
Email: ride@fora.cc

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Subscription date and time
  • IP address (for security purposes)
  • Consent records

3.2 Website Usage

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
  • Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For website analytics and security

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Send you our newsletter and product updates
  • Notify you about new product launches
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We use the following third-party services:

Brevo (Email Service)

We use Brevo to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send emails. Brevo is GDPR compliant and processes data within the EU.

Brevo Privacy Policy →

Vercel (Hosting & Analytics)

Our website is hosted on Vercel. We also use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This service collects anonymized data such as page views, referrer information, and device types. No personal information is collected through Vercel Analytics. Vercel is compliant with GDPR and processes data according to privacy regulations.

Vercel Privacy Policy →

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
  • Website analytics: Maximum 26 months
  • Legal compliance: As required by applicable laws

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate personal data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data

Right to Withdraw Consent

Unsubscribe at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at ride@fora.cc. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking without your explicit consent. Essential cookies are used only for website functionality and security.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure data transmission, and regular security assessments.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: ride@fora.cc
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 30 days as required by GDPR