Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

This Privacy Policy outlines how Tuscany Bike Route (“TBR”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data. By using our website, booking a trip, or downloading our guides, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Company Information

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

• Company Name: Djordje (Tuscany Bike Route)

• Address: Struisenburgdwarsstraat 308, 3063 BV Rotterdam, Netherlands

• KVK Number: 87838540 (Travel Agency)

• VAT Number: NL004544544B03

• Contact: info@tuscanybikeroute.com

2. Data Collection

We collect only the information necessary to deliver our services, ensure safety, and improve your experience.

• Identity Data: Name, surname, date of birth (for insurance/rental requirements).

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, billing address.

• Transaction Data: Details of payments and products purchased (handled via secure processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).

• Trip Data: Height (for bike sizing), dietary requirements, and travel dates.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookie data.

3. How We Use Your Data

A. Contractual Necessity (Bookings)

To process your booking for Strada Serena, Via Classica, Sole d’Oro, or Tuscan Fellowship. This includes:

• Booking accommodations with third-party providers.

• Arranging bike rentals with our technical partner, Tuscany Cycle.

• Sending transactional emails (invoices, route files, GPX deliveries).

B. Consent (Marketing & Guides)

When you request a free resource (e.g., “Tuscan Route Guide”) and click “Send” or “Download,” you explicitly consent to:

1. Receive the requested material.

2. Join the Tuscany Bike Route mailing list for occasional updates, cycling tips, and offers.

   You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in the footer of every email.

4. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell your data. We share it only with essential operational partners:

1. Accommodation Providers: Hotels and Agriturismi (for Via Classica & Sole d’Oro) to secure your room.

2. Tuscany Cycle: For bike rental sizing and logistics.

3. Service Providers: MailerLite (Email automation), Stripe/PayPal (Payments), and Google Analytics (Anonymized traffic analysis).

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under European law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.

• Erasure: Ask us to delete your data when it is no longer necessary for legal or booking purposes.

• Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from marketing emails instantly.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to ensure website functionality and analyze traffic. You can control your preferences via our site’s settings banner.

7. Governing Law

This policy and any disputes related to data privacy are governed by Dutch Law, in accordance with our Terms & Agreements and our registration with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK).

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