Privacy Policy

Who we are

CyclingHorizon is a platform focused on cycling routes, video content, and GPX track sharing.

Website: https://cyclinghorizon.com

Contact: info@cyclinghorizon.com

The purpose of this website is to provide cycling route videos, downloadable GPX tracks, and related digital content.


Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible next to your comment.


Media (Videos & GPX files)

CyclingHorizon provides:

  • embedded cycling videos (primarily from YouTube)
  • downloadable GPX route files

If you download GPX files, you do so at your own risk. These files may contain route and location data.

If you upload any content (where applicable), avoid including sensitive location data.

CyclingHorizon also publishes video content on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@CyclingHorizonOfficial


Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience.

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies (valid for 1 year)
  • Login cookies last for 2 days (or 2 weeks with “Remember Me”)
  • Screen preference cookies last for 1 year
  • Temporary cookies are used to check browser compatibility

Cookies do not store sensitive personal data.


Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos).

Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the external website directly.

For example:

  • videos embedded from YouTube

These external platforms may:

  • collect data about you
  • use cookies
  • track your interaction with the content

CyclingHorizon has no control over these third-party services.


Digital products & payments (if applicable)

CyclingHorizon may offer paid digital content (e.g. premium videos or GPX routes).

Payments are processed via third-party providers (e.g. payment gateways), which may collect necessary billing data.

CyclingHorizon does not store full payment details.


Who we share your data with

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • spam detection services (for comments)
  • payment processors (if you purchase content)
  • legal obligations if required by law

How long we retain your data

  • Comments: stored indefinitely
  • User accounts (if enabled): stored until deleted by user or admin
  • Purchase records: retained as required by law (e.g. accounting)

What rights you have over your data

You have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data
  • request correction or deletion
  • request export of your data

Requests can be sent via contact email listed on the website.


Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection systems.

Data may be processed outside your country via third-party services (e.g. hosting, analytics, video platforms).


Disclaimer (Cycling routes)

All GPX tracks and cycling routes are provided for informational purposes only.

CyclingHorizon does not guarantee:

  • safety of routes
  • road conditions
  • accuracy of GPX data

You are fully responsible for your own safety and route decisions.