Welcome to 501Riders (“501Riders,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit 501Riders.com, participate in rides or events, purchase merchandise, communicate through our community channels, or otherwise interact with our services.
By using this website or participating in 501Riders activities, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Shipping/billing address
- Phone number
- Ride registration information
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Merchandise order information
B. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser/device information
- Referring pages
- Usage and interaction data
- Approximate geographic region
- Session and analytics information
C. Community Platform Information
If you interact with our GroupMe community or other social/community platforms, information shared there may be visible to other participants according to those platforms’ privacy settings.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Coordinate rides and events
- Process merchandise orders
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Send operational communications
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Payments
Payments are processed securely through Stripe.
501Riders does not store or retain full payment card numbers, CVV codes, or sensitive payment credentials on our servers.
Payment information is handled according to Stripe’s privacy and security practices: https://stripe.com/privacy
4. Merchandise Fulfillment
Merchandise orders may be fulfilled through third-party production and fulfillment providers, including Printful.
Order details necessary for fulfillment may be shared with those providers, including:
- Name
- Shipping address
- Email address
- Ordered products
5. Analytics
We use analytics tools, including self-hosted Matomo analytics and Google Analytics, to better understand website usage and improve performance.
Analytics may collect:
- Page visits
- Device/browser information
- Navigation behavior
- Approximate location information
We do not use analytics for invasive tracking or advertising resale purposes.
6. Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain sessions
- Improve site performance
- Understand traffic patterns
- Enhance user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though portions of the site may function differently.
7. Community Content and Photos
501Riders rides and events may be photographed or recorded.
By attending rides or events, you acknowledge that:
- Photos and videos may be captured
- Media may appear on social media, promotional materials, or the website
- Participation constitutes consent to incidental appearance in group or event photography
If you believe specific content should be removed, contact us and we will review reasonable requests.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Services
We may link to or integrate with third-party services, including:
- Stripe
- Printful
- GroupMe
- Social media platforms
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding:
- Access to your information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion requests
- Data portability requests
Requests may be submitted to: [email protected]
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
501Riders
https://501riders.com