Effective Date: [01/01/2025]
Last Updated: [01/01/2025]
1. Who We Are
The Gourmet Biker Tours S.L. is a motorcycle tour company based in Ronda, Andalusia (Spain). Our services include guided motorcycle tours, accommodation, and curated travel experiences for small groups of riders.
Company Name: The Gourmet Biker Tours S.L.
Company Address: Ribera de Don Rodrigo, Arriate, Málaga Province, Spain, 29350
Email: simon@thegourmetbikertours.com
Website: www.thegourmetbikertours.com
2. What Data We Collect
- Contact information: name, phone number, email address, country of residence
- Travel details: dietary preferences, motorcycle experience, passport or ID data for bookings
- Payment details: processed securely via third-party platforms (we do not store card details)
- Marketing preferences: if you subscribe to our newsletter or special offers
- Website usage data: collected via cookies and analytics tools (see section 6)
3. Why We Collect Your Data
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer service
- To process tour bookings and communicate essential travel details
- To send you newsletters or offers (with your consent)
- To improve our website and customer experience
- To comply with Spanish and EU legal requirements
4. Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: for marketing and newsletter communications
- Contractual necessity: to manage and deliver your tour
- Legal obligations: to meet financial, tax, and tourism regulations
- Legitimate interest: to improve services and respond to customer requests
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your data only with trusted third parties when necessary, including:
- Hotels, guides, restaurants, and transport providers as part of your booked tour
- Payment processors and travel booking systems
- Advertising platforms (e.g., Meta/Facebook, Google) if you’ve given consent
- Government or legal authorities if required by law
We do not sell or rent your data. All data recipients are required to comply with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.
6. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies to improve functionality, measure performance, and personalise your experience. This includes:
- Google Analytics – for visitor tracking
- Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) – for targeted advertising
- Sitekit by Google – for integrated web analytics
You can adjust your cookie settings via your browser. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and Spanish data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)
To exercise these rights, contact us at simon@thegourmetbikertours.com.
8. Data Security and Retention
We use secure systems and encrypted tools to store and manage your data. Your information is kept only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by Spanish law (e.g., for accounting or tourism purposes, typically 5 years).
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available at www.thegourmetbikertours.com/privacy-policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
The Gourmet Biker Tours S.L.
Ribera de Don Rodrigo, Arriate, Málaga Province, Spain, 29350
Email: simon@thegourmetbikertours.com
Website: www.thegourmetbikertours.com
