Effective Date: 23/05/2025

Who we are

This website is operated by Louisa Swaden, trading as The Existential Biker and Throttle & Thought Press.
Our website address is: www.existentialbiker.com

1. What personal data we collect and why

Contact forms & newsletter sign-ups:
When you contact us or sign up for updates, we collect your name and email address. This helps us respond to enquiries and share updates or newsletters you’ve requested.

Pre-orders and purchases:
When you pre-order a product, we collect necessary data to fulfill the order—this may include name, email address, billing address, and payment details (handled securely via Stripe).

Analytics:
We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience. This data is anonymized.

Embedded content:
Pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. These behave as if the visitor has visited the source site directly, which may collect data or use cookies.

2. Who we share your data with

We never sell your data.
We only share it with trusted partners when necessary to:
– Process payments (e.g., Stripe)
– Manage email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp)
– Monitor website performance (e.g., Google Analytics)

3. How long we retain your data

We retain email data indefinitely unless you unsubscribe.
Order and transaction records are kept as required by tax laws.

4. Your rights

You have the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Request correction or deletion
– Withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: swaden00@gmail.com

5. How we protect your data

We take reasonable security measures, including:
– SSL encryption
– Password-protected admin access
– Reputable third-party tools for payment and mailing

6. Contact information

For questions or concerns about this policy, contact: swaden00@gmail.com