Updated 28th May 2022
Privacy Policy
This web site privacy policy explains how we will use information you provide when you access and interact with this web site.
If you choose to voluntarily submit information to us, you are consenting to our use of such data in accordance with this privacy policy.
From time to time the policy may be amended or changed and an updated version will be posted on our web site.
Views and Opinions
We are respectful of organisations or individual’s independent views and commentary and the freedom to express these views and opinions.
These may not be strictly aligned with our own, however we value all opinions and will try to point you to these differing presentations of views and opinions and any commentary or presentation of such.
The aim of this is ensure that where you may not have formed an opinion or view you can review these to do so, or read what others are saying on issues – subjects and topics.
These views and opinions are the sole responsibility of the organization or individual concerned, any comments or inquiries regarding these should be directed to the particular organization or individual.
However we aim to provide the opportunity that will enable you as an individual or an organization to “Share Your Thoughts, Post A Comment”, this can usually be found at the bottom of each page.
The motorcycle community is diverse and motorcyclists are a reflection of society as a whole, with different beliefs, cultures, even prejudices, what generally unites us is our love of motorcycling.
How we ride, what we ride, where we ride is our choice and our responsibility.
We may not always agree, but with respect we can and should have the freedom to discuss our differences without fear of criticism or condemnation.
Freedom of speech and thought is democracy and is not the preserve of any one individual or organization.
Links
This web site may contain links to other websites or information, however, we will accept neither responsibility nor liability for the content and use of linked web sites.
Linked web sites are not governed by our privacy policy.
Any comments or inquiries regarding any linked websites are to be directed to the particular organisation for whom the particular website is being operated.
Furthermore, we make no representations, or warranties, in respect of the accuracy of, or any other aspect relating to, those resources.
To note that website links given at the time of publishing were active, subsequently these may no longer after time be available, either having degraded or the external website having moved – we take no responsibility for these “broken” links!
Content – Images
All original content and images that are on this web site are a consequence of our hard work and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes or personal use without permission.
However you can use our pictures but these must be accredited properly to this site and or the subject matter in the pictures.
If in doubt please ask – we don’t bite.
We have either sought permission or have accredited all other pictures – Images and videos credits go to their respective owners.
However if you feel we have used your picture without permission or your picture is not accredited and you kindly gave permission for its use please contact us, if there’s a problem or before taking any legal actions.
We may have used pictures in good faith from other websites for solely editorial use, we feel that we are not responsible for any use that may be regarded as not accredited and that the original user and source should be contacted for any issue surrounding accreditation and permissions.
The Virtual Research Library is a knowledge page that contains documents, reports, videos and external websites from other organisations and individuals.
While these documents and other information are freely available in the public domain, we hope that bringing these into one place will help for referencing past research and helping with future research in a free and open manner.
Motorcycle Minds Logo
The Motorcycle Minds logo and associated graphics are the property of Motorcycle Minds.
We appreciate the use of the Motorcycle Minds logo on websites to promote Motorcycle Minds.
However we reserve the right to ask for removal of the logo and link if we deem your site to be unsuitable, to be contrary to the aims and position of Motorcycle Minds or the logo has been modified or adapted.
We appreciate any link you may put on your website or publications in the spirit of good faith.
Unfortunately we cannot reciprocate links on our website unless these are offering only information and advice regarding motorcycling.
Accreditation and Content
Where an accreditation is given, that content and/or images belong to that person.
Content provided by others and guests is seen as copyright and responsibility of the respective authors.
The opinions of any other contributors to this site are not necessarily shared by us the web site owners or host.
Statements of personal opinion should not be mistaken for advocacy of a cause.
Some of the things that are on this web site were intended to be taken sarcastically.
Even although sarcasm has been said to be the lowest form of wit.
These things should not be taken seriously; they were written with humorous and/or possible shocking intent.
Data Collection Information Sharing
We do not rent, sell, or pass on your personally identifying information to other companies or individuals for any purpose, including marketing purposes..
We comply as far as possible with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Agreement, in that we include requiring explicit consent before collecting or storing user data, as well as allowing the user to request access to or deletion of that data.
You can view a Guide to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the ICO – International Commissioner’s Office website – Here
Cookies
We don’t really understand what cookies are all about but apparently this all happens.
Upon your first visit to this site, a cookie stored on your computer to track preferences (your choice of style sheet).
A “cookie” is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit a web site.
Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies.
You can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
However, some features or services may not function properly without cookies.
What to do if you want to control the use of Cookies?
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies using your web browser, but please be aware that for some parts of our websites to work you will need to accept cookies. Cookies can be removed or declined by changing your web browser settings.
For more information please visit – The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest – Click Here
Please be aware that the ICO is 3rd party website and as such Motorcycle Minds except no liability for the instructions given on this site.
Comments
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
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Trevor Baird – Elaine Hardy
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