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Session cookies and local storage must be enabled to use NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com. This page describes what these are and how they are used, in addition to important information related to your privacy on this platform. By using this website you indicate that you agree to this policy. You must immediately stop using the website if there is any part of the policies in place at NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com that you do not agree with.

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy ("policy") will help you understand how NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com ("website", "us", "we", "our") uses and protects the data you provide through the website when you visit and use the services provided.

We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated the moment you log into your account immediately after any change has been published. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently log into your account.

What User Data We Collect

When you visit the website, we may collect the following data:

Your IP address.
Your contact information and email address.
Other information such as interests and preferences.
Data profile regarding your online activity.
Personal profile data used to create your online portfolio
Limited personal information such as date of birth, primary spoken language, and geographical region.

Why We Collect Your Data

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

To better understand your needs.
To improve our services.
To customize our services according to your preferences.

Safeguarding and Securing the Data

NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com is committed to securing your data and keeping it safe. We are continually doing all within our power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure by implementing the latest server-side defensive technologies and software, which help us safeguard all the information we collect online.

Our Privacy Policy

Once you agree to allow our website to use cookies, you also agree to use the data it collects regarding your online behavior (analyze web traffic, web pages you visit and spend the most time on).

The data we collect by using cookies is used to customize our service to your needs. After we use the data for statistical analysis, the data is completely removed from our systems.

Please note that cookies don't allow us to gain control of your computer in any way. They are strictly used to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not so that we can provide you with a better experience.

If you want to disable cookies, you can do it by accessing the settings of your internet browser. You can visit https://www.internetcookies.com, which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers and devices.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small bits of data stored in a text file on your computer within a web browser. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, to enhance functionality, and to substantially improve the user experience while using the website.

By themselves, cookies are harmless; they cannot harm your computer. However, this does not mean they are not danger because they are.

If you are not careful, cookies can be used to store sensitive, personal information across platforms. These, in turn, can be used to track your movements on the internet and discover your habits. NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com believes these types of cookies should be banned from the internet and therefore assures its users that only temporary cookies containing senseless information that only the website itself can understand are being used.

Restricted Session Cookies (temporary)

A session cookie is a simple text file that NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com installs on its user's device for temporary use. It helps track real-time changes in the visitor's activity through the website, such as voting and keeping a footprint of the challenges the user visits while surfing the website. NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com has session cookies enabled by default, as it helps the web pages load faster and makes navigation easier. These cookies also help to enhance the user experience and provide additional layers of security protecting the website from malicious use.

Also known as a transient cookie or a temporary cookie, a session cookie is only active during each browsing session and is programmed to be automatically deleted at the end of each browsing session when the user exits their web browser. Users can also restrict the use of session cookies during their browsing sessions manually. However, this will effectively disable much of the website and make it unavailable to the user.

Local Storage

Local Storage, though the same as cookies, means the data stored persists even after the user closes the browser or restarts the computer. The only way to remove data from your browser's local storage is by manually deleting the records using the settings in your browser, or a browser plug-in that manually clears all footprints from your browser's history.

NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com uses local storage to save images for transport from the webpage to the database server. Local storage may also be used to store temporary encryption keys, protecting your data and enhancing the security of the website.

Links to Other Websites

NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com may contain links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links, NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting websites using external links provided on the website is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you are visiting after following a link from our website.

Restricting the Collection of your Personal Data

NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com does not share its user data, nor do we maintain records in a manner that is not intended by the services provided through the website. Only you can share your personal information.

At anytime you no longer want to share the information you provide on the website; you may edit your account information whenever you please or delete your account altogether. Deleted account are permanent and cannot be restored.

NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com affirmatively agrees that it will not lease, sell or distribute your personal information to any third parties without your express permission using the forms provided at this website. However, we might have to surrender your account information if the law forces us through competent jurisdiction that have legal force under the laws of the State of Colorado and the United States of America. Your personal contact information, such as your email address and/or cellular number, will be used by the website to send you notifications. When you visit the website after responding to a notification you may be presented with promotional materials on the page you are directed to.

Terms of Use

Your use of this service is governed by law and ethical standards common throughout the internet (see also, M3AAWG Sender Best Common Practices). This document contains the Terms and Conditions under which your use of this website and the Service are governed. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Section A: User's Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Terms

By creating an "Account" and using the NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com web site ("Service"), or any services of the National Bicycle Theft Registry, NBTR ("National Bicycle Theft Registry"), you are agreeing to be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service"). IF YOU ARE ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF A COMPANY OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND SUCH ENTITY, ITS AFFILIATES AND ALL USERS WHO ACCESS MY SERVICES THROUGH YOUR ACCOUNT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, IN WHICH CASE THE TERMS "YOU" OR "YOUR" SHALL REFER TO SUCH ENTITY, ITS AFFILIATES AND USERS ASSOCIATED WITH IT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SUCH AUTHORITY, OR IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU MUST NOT ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT AND MAY NOT USE THE SERVICES.
If National Bicycle Theft Registry makes material changes to these Terms, I will notify you by email or by posting a notice on my site before the changes take effect. Any new features that augment or enhance the current Service, including the release of new tools and resources, shall be subject to the Terms of Service. Continued use of the Service after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at: https://NationalBicycleTheftRegistry.com/?p=info.terms.
"Content" on the Service is defined by the information Users input into the service. Users are defined as those who utilize the National Bicycle Theft Registry Service and agree to the Terms of Service. While National Bicycle Theft Registry prohibits some conduct and Content on the Service, you understand and agree that National Bicycle Theft Registry cannot be responsible for the content posted on the Service and you nonetheless may be exposed to such materials. You agree to use the Service at your own risk. Violation of any of the terms below will result in the termination of your Account and may result in legal action being taken against you if your conduct warrants the same.
"Content" on the service is provided for informational purposes only. Due the open source nature of my reporting system, National Bicycle Theft Registry cannot and does not warrant its truth or accuracy. Before taking any action in regards to any Content you find at the National Bicycle Theft Registry you should contact your local law enforcement agency to insure a police report was actually filed and that a theft indeed did occur.
Any information or content you store on the server must be true and correct. Providing false information is a crime under state and U.S. federal law, punishable by a fine and imprisonment. I report all offenders at the time I remove any Content that violates state and/or federal law.

Section B: Account Terms

You must be a human who physically completes the registration process without the aid of automated software. I use special security software to detect automated use of my system. If, after using the website, you find that you can no longer access the domain it means my website detected unauthorized access and automatically banned your connection. If your IP is banned in error, please contact support and I will work to resolve your issue.
You must provide a valid email address in order to complete the signup process. After signup my system will send a verification email to the inbox of the email address entered. New signups must respond to the email within 72 hours before their membership account can be activated.
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. The National Bicycle Theft Registry cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with your own security obligation.
You are responsible for all Content posted and activity that occurs under your account (even when Content is posted by others who have accounts under your account or access to your account).
You may not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You must not, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright or trademark laws).
The National Bicycle Theft Registry takes very seriously the integrity of the information contained in my database. It is a violation of law to provide false or misleading information. Any user posting false or misleading information will be reported to law enforcement and prosecuted to the fullest extent of law provides.

Section C: Modifications to the service

National Bicycle Theft Registry reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice.
National Bicycle Theft Registry shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

Section D: Copyright and content ownership

I claim no intellectual property rights over the material you provide to the Service. Your profile and the materials you upload remain your personal property and all content posted to my database is done so under the terms of your expressed permission National Bicycle Theft Registry may use and distribute globally any and all information you provide (with the exception of your personal identifying information, which will never be published on the website or released to third parties without your expressed permission or a proper order of law issued by a court of competent jurisdiction).
Content that you upload to the server can and is viewed publicly, and setting your profile to be public will allow information you add to it to be viewed publicly. You agree to allow users of the website to view this Content.
National Bicycle Theft Registry does not pre-screen Content, but National Bicycle Theft Registry and its designee have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to refuse or remove any Content that is available via the Service for any reason or no reason at all. In as much as I reserve the right to deny service to any person for any reason or no reason at all, you have the right to demand that your account be closed and that any information you posted to my database be completely removed from my servers for any reason or no reason at all. In honor of this right, I make available features that allow you to discontinue your account and delete all data you included in my database.
You shall defend National Bicycle Theft Registry against any claim, demand, suit or proceeding made or brought against National Bicycle Theft Registry by a third party alleging that your Content, or your use of the Service in violation of this Agreement, infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property rights of a third party or violates applicable law, and shall indemnify National Bicycle Theft Registry for any damages finally awarded against, and for reasonable attorney's fees incurred by, National Bicycle Theft Registry in connection with any such claim, demand, suit or proceeding; provided, that National Bicycle Theft Registry (a) promptly gives you written notice of the claim, demand, suit or proceeding; (b) gives you sole control of the defense and settlement of the claim, demand, suit or proceeding (provided that you may not settle any claim, demand, suit or proceeding unless the settlement unconditionally releases National Bicycle Theft Registry of all liability); and (c) provides to you all reasonable assistance, at your expense.

Section E: General Conditions

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
Support for National Bicycle Theft Registry services is currently only available in English, via email. Live support services with my technical or security team members is a paid service billable at the time the service is rendered.
You understand that National Bicycle Theft Registry uses third party vendors and hosting partners to provide the necessary hardware, software, networking, storage, and related technology required to run the Service. My dedicated servers are owned and hosted on the Ionos 1&1 infrastructure and made available to all persons of all nations who have Internet access capable of logging onto my website.
You must not modify, adapt or hack the Service or modify another website so as to falsely imply that it is associated with the Service, National Bicycle Theft Registry, or any other National Bicycle Theft Registry service with out proper permission.
You agree not to sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service without the express written permission by National Bicycle Theft Registry.
I may, but have no obligation to, remove Content and Accounts containing Content that I determine in my sole discretion are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party's intellectual property or these Terms of Service.
Verbal, physical, written or other abuse (including threats of abuse or retribution) of any National Bicycle Theft Registry customer, employee, member, or officer will result in immediate account termination. The same may also be considered to be false and misleading information, punishable by criminal offense within the State of Colorado and the United States of America.
You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the Service, including your Content, may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
You must not upload, post, host, or transmit unsolicited email, SMSs, or "spam" messages.
National Bicycle Theft Registry does not warrant that (i) the service will meet your specific requirements, (ii) the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, (iii) the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable, (iv) the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you through the service will meet your expectations, and (v) any errors in the Service will be corrected.
The failure of National Bicycle Theft Registry to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. The Terms of Service constitutes the entire agreement between you and National Bicycle Theft Registry and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and National Bicycle Theft Registry (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service). You agree that these Terms of Service and your use of the Service are governed under Colorado law.
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to National Bicycle Theft Registry using my online contact form.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated April 5th, 2021.

Please see the Terms of Service for definitions of terms.

I collect the e-mail addresses and other shared personal information of those who communicate using this website, aggregate information on the pages Users access or visit and the functions Users perform on those pages, as well as information volunteered by Users such as survey information and/or site registrations. The information I collect is used to improve the content of this website's pages and the quality of this Service, and is not shared with or sold to other organization(s) for commercial purposes, except to provide products or services you've requested, when I have your permission or under the following circumstances:

It is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of Terms of Service of the specific application, or as otherwise required by law.
I transfer information about you if the National Bicycle Theft Registry is acquired by or merged with another company. In this unlikely event, National Bicycle Theft Registry will notify you via e-mail before information about you is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Information Gathering and Usage

When you register for membership in the National Bicycle Theft Registry member services I may ask for information such as your name, date of birth, voter registration status, email address, contact address, and/or telephone number. The only required field is your email. Whatever you choose to share, you can either show or hide your personal information from the public from within your account.

The National Bicycle Theft Registry uses collected information for the following general purposes:

provision of products and/or services, identification and authentication, services improvement, contact, and research.

Cookies

A cookie is a small amount of data, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier, that is sent to your browser from a web site's computers and is stored on your computer's hard drive. The stored information helps to enhance the functionality of the website and user experience. The cookies I set are called session cookies, meaning they are only stored while you are on the website and automatically delete when you log off. Other cookies by third parties whose content is displayed at the website may also be included.

Cookies are required to use National Bicycle Theft Registry Service.

I use cookies to record current session information, but do not use permanent cookies. For example, you are required to re-login to your National Bicycle Theft Registry account after a certain period of time has elapsed to protect you against others accidentally or intentionally accessing your Account contents.

Data Storage

The National Bicycle Theft Registry uses third party vendors and hosting partners to provide the necessary hardware, software, networking, storage, and related technology required to host the National Bicycle Theft Registry on the web. Although the National Bicycle Theft Registry owns the code, databases, and all rights to its theft registry application, you retain all rights to your personal data. Personal identification information is never displayed on the web at the National Bicycle Theft Registry.

Disclosure

The National Bicycle Theft Registry may disclose personally identifiable information under special circumstances, such as to comply with subpoenas or when your actions violate the Terms of Service insomuch as to consitute a crime.

Changes

The National Bicycle Theft Registry may periodically update this policy. I will notify you about significant changes by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your listing or by placing a prominent notice on this website. Such notices shall be considered to be received by you within 24 hours of the time it is posted to the website or emailed to you unless I receive notice that the email was not delivered.

You retain the right to access, amend, correct or delete your personal information where it is inaccurate at any time. To do so, log into your account and locate the section links that provide access to allow you to manage your information. If you are unable to access your information, feel free to contact support.

Questions

Any questions about this Privacy Policy can be submitted using the online contact form.

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