This Cookie Policy explains how Second Gear Cycles (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at secondgearcycles.com (the “Site”).
By continuing to use our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
- First-party cookies: set by our Site.
- Third-party cookies: set by third-party services (e.g. analytics, advertising, social media).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the Site works properly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze traffic, performance, and user behavior (e.g. via Google Analytics)
- Improve Site content, design, and user experience
- Provide personalized content and advertisements (where applicable)
- Support affiliate marketing links (e.g. Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate networks)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies
- Necessary for the Site to function (e.g. navigation, security).
- Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics & Performance Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.
- Example: Google Analytics.
- Functional Cookies
- Remember your preferences (e.g. language, display settings).
- Advertising & Affiliate Cookies
- Track clicks on affiliate links (e.g. Amazon, other partners).
- May be used for remarketing or personalized ads.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third-party services to place cookies on your device. These may include:
- Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)
- Amazon Associates (affiliate tracking)
- Other affiliate or advertising partners
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage cookies in the following ways:
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Decline non-essential cookies using our Site’s cookie banner (if enabled).
Please note: disabling cookies may limit certain functionality of our Site.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Second Gear Cycles
📧 secondgearcycles.info@gmail.com