Privacy Policy

Overview

BikeMarquette.com ("we," "us," or "our") is an informational guide for mountain biking and outdoor recreation in Marquette, Michigan. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information directly. However, third-party services used on this site may collect certain data automatically, including:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website or search query
• Device type and operating system

This data is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies by the third parties described below.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. This site uses cookies placed by third-party services for advertising and analytics purposes. We do not set first-party cookies ourselves.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some site features.

Google AdSense and Advertising

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its advertising services, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

Google Maps

Interactive maps on this site are powered by the Google Maps JavaScript API. Google may collect data in accordance with its Privacy Policy when you interact with map features.

Social Media and Meta Platforms

BikeMarquette.com maintains a Facebook Page and Instagram account to share trail updates, local events, and community content. Through these accounts we may:

• Publish posts, photos, and updates about local trails, races, and businesses
• Respond to comments and messages on our pages
• View aggregated, anonymized page analytics provided by Meta (reach, engagement)

When you interact with our Facebook or Instagram pages, Meta Platforms, Inc. processes that interaction in accordance with their own Privacy Policy. We do not collect or store personal data about individual users who interact with our social media pages.

We use the Meta Graph API solely to post content to our own pages. We do not use Meta APIs to collect user data, access user profiles, or build advertising audiences. To manage your data with Meta, visit Meta's Privacy Center.

Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external websites including trail organizations, local businesses, and race organizers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us so we can remove it.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected, request deletion of their data, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For third-party advertising opt-outs, see the Google AdSense section above.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: [email protected]