Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Cycle Surge processes personal data when you use shoehurricanefog.digital, contact the workshop, or request bicycle servicing and repairs. It applies to website visitors, customers, and other individuals whose information we handle in connection with our general bicycle servicing and repair activities.

Policy guidance

This section outlines how information handling, individual rights, and support channels are addressed within this notice.

Use of information
Handled under this policy framework
User rights
Requests and access options are described below
Support channel
01 · Collection

Data We Collect

We may collect identification and contact details, bicycle and service information, appointment and intake details, payment-related records, communication content, and technical data such as device, browser, and usage information. Where relevant, we also process information needed to prepare an inspection summary, confirm scope, and record service progress.

The categories of data collected depend on how a visitor uses the website or requests workshop services.
02 · Sources

How We Collect Data

We receive data when you submit a contact form, communicate by phone or email, visit the workshop, request an inspection or repair, approve a scope of work, or complete a payment. We may also obtain limited technical data automatically from the website and from service records created during the repair process.

Most information comes directly from the person making an inquiry or booking.
03 · Cookies

Types of Cookies

We may use essential cookies to support security, navigation, and form functionality, and limited preference or analytics cookies where enabled. Cookies may be session-based or persistent, depending on their purpose. We do not use cookies to collect more information than is needed for the operation of the website.

Cookie use is limited to standard website functions and basic performance support.
04 · Controls

Cookie Controls

You can usually block, delete, or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, and disabling them may affect form submission, session handling, or basic site performance. Where required, we present cookie choices before placing non-essential cookies.

Browser settings and device controls can be used to limit non-essential cookies.
01 · Purpose

How We Use Data

We use personal data to respond to inquiries, schedule and manage appointments, assess bicycle condition, prepare inspection summaries and quotes, carry out repairs and adjustments, communicate progress, complete collection and service records, process payments, maintain business records, secure the website, and meet legal obligations.

Processing is limited to the workshop and website functions described here.
02 · Sharing

Service Providers

We may share personal data with service providers that support website hosting, communications, record keeping, payment processing, or other operational functions. These recipients may process data only for the purposes we specify and are expected to apply appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

Operational recipients are used only where they assist with service delivery or website support.
User Rights

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, object to certain processing, or request restriction of processing. You may also ask for clarification about how your data is used and whether it is shared for service or legal reasons.

Available rights depend on the legal basis and the nature of the information involved.
Requests

How to Make a Request

To make a privacy request, use the contact details in this policy and describe the information or right you want to exercise. We may ask for details needed to confirm your identity and locate the relevant records before responding.

Requests are handled through a verification process to protect personal data.
Data Retention

Data Retention

Inquiry records are kept for the period needed to manage the request and follow-up. Service and billing records are retained for operational, accounting, and legal purposes. When data is no longer needed, it is deleted, anonymised, or archived in a limited form where retention is required.

We keep data only for as long as needed for the stated purpose or a legal requirement.
Policy Updates

Policy Changes

If we make material changes, we will update the policy text on the website and may provide an additional notice where appropriate. The version in effect is the one published at the time of your visit or interaction, unless a later version is stated to apply.

We review this policy when our processing practices or legal obligations change.

Contact Information

Privacy email
help@shoehurricanefog.digital
Privacy phone
+594 694 46 01 53
Postal address
3 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 97320 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Privacy contact

Use the contact details below for privacy questions or formal requests.

GDPR
Regulation

GDPR Notice

Where GDPR applies, we process personal data on a lawful basis such as performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests, or consent where required. We limit processing to what is necessary for workshop administration, customer communication, service delivery, and website operation.

Regulation
Because Cycle Surge is established in French Guiana, GDPR principles apply to personal data processed in connection with users in the European Economic Area where the regulation is applicable.
This section is intended for individuals whose data is protected by GDPR.
Privacy and data rights

Your GDPR Rights

Where applicable, you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or objection, and you may withdraw consent where processing relies on consent. If a request concerns records we must keep for legal or operational reasons, we may retain the relevant data to the extent required.

GDPR rights are available subject to the conditions and limits set by law.