Indian Motocycle Riders Global™ -

IMRGlobal™

Privacy Policy

Version 2.0 | April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Indian Motocycle Riders Global™ (IMRGlobal™) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in connection with the IMRGlobal™ website, Shop, World Map, newsletter, and social media platforms. It should be read alongside the IMRGlobal™ Terms of Use and Sale, By Laws, and Mission Statement, which together form the complete IMRGlobal™ governance framework.

For all data protection enquiries, please contact: info@imrglobalofficial.com

1. Who We Are

Indian Motocycle Riders Global™ (IMRGlobal™) is an independent, rider-led global community organisation. IMRGlobal™ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Indian Motorcycle LLC, Carolwood LP, Polaris Industries Inc., or any manufacturer, brand owner, or dealership. The full independence declaration is set out in the IMRGlobal™ Mission Statement.

IMRGlobal™ is the data controller for personal data collected through this website and its associated platforms. Principal Office: Lodge 1, The Lighthouse, Wadebridge, Cornwall, England, PL27 7RE.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

IMRGlobal™ collects personal data only where there is a lawful basis for doing so and only to the extent necessary for the purpose stated. The following sets out what we collect, why, and the lawful basis under UK GDPR.

Shop Orders — Lawful Basis: Contract

When you place an order through the IMRGlobal™ Shop, we collect the following in order to process and dispatch your order:

Full name
Billing address
Shipping address
Email address
Telephone number (if provided)
Order details and purchase history

Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers. IMRGlobal™ does not store full card or payment card details.

Payment Processing — Lawful Basis: Contract

Payments are processed via Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. These providers process payment data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection law. IMRGlobal™ shares only the minimum data necessary with payment processors to complete your transaction.

Newsletter Subscription — Lawful Basis: Consent

If you subscribe to the IMRGlobal™ newsletter, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name. Newsletter distribution is managed through MailerLite. Your data is stored and processed in accordance with MailerLite’s privacy standards. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

Contact Forms and Direct Emails — Lawful Basis: Legitimate Interest

If you contact IMRGlobal™ by email or via a contact form, we retain your name, email address, and the content of your correspondence for as long as it is relevant to your enquiry or any ongoing matter. This is necessary to respond to your enquiry and to maintain a record of communications.

World Map Submissions — Lawful Basis: Legitimate Interest

Where individuals or businesses submit details directly to the IMRGlobal™ World Map via the add location function, the information submitted will be displayed publicly on the World Map. IMRGlobal™ stores submitted information solely for the purpose of maintaining the map directory. Submitted information is not shared with any third party beyond its public display on the map.

Any individual or business wishing to have their listing removed may contact info@imrglobalofficial.com and it will be removed promptly. Further details on World Map listings, including rights of removal and the disputes policy, are set out in the IMRGlobal™ By Laws and Terms of Use and Sale.

Publicly Available Information — Lawful Basis: Legitimate Interest

The IMRGlobal™ World Map may also display information sourced from publicly available platforms, including Facebook, business websites, and other publicly accessible sources, such as group or business names, locations, and publicly displayed profile images. IMRGlobal™ does not alter, commercialise, or misrepresent any such information. Any party wishing to have publicly sourced information removed from the map should contact info@imrglobalofficial.com.

Website Comments — Lawful Basis: Legitimate Interest

If you leave a comment on the IMRGlobal™ website, WordPress may collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and your browser user agent. This information is used for spam detection and site security purposes only.

Cookies and Technical Data — Lawful Basis: Legitimate Interest / Consent

Our website may use cookies for site functionality, login sessions, shopping cart functionality, and basic analytics. Some embedded content, including YouTube and Facebook links, may set third-party cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Further detail is provided in Section 6 of this policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

IMRGlobal™ uses personal data only for the purposes for which it was collected. We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling. Specifically:

Contract: To process and dispatch Shop orders, communicate about purchases, and issue invoices or delivery updates.
Consent: To send newsletters and community updates to subscribers. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interest: To protect the security of our website, respond to enquiries, maintain internal records, improve our website and services, and operate the World Map directory for the benefit of the Indian Motorcycle riding community.

4. Data Sharing

IMRGlobal™ does not sell, rent, or trade personal data. We do not share personal data with third parties except where necessary for the following purposes, and only to the minimum extent required:

Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, to process Shop transactions.
MailerLite, to distribute the IMRGlobal™ newsletter to subscribers.
Postal and delivery services, to dispatch Shop orders.
Website hosting providers, for the operation and security of the IMRGlobal™ website.

All third-party providers are required to handle personal data in accordance with applicable data protection law.

5. International Data Transfers

As a global organisation, some of our service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, IMRGlobal™ ensures that providers operate under recognised data protection frameworks and appropriate safeguards, in accordance with UK GDPR requirements for international transfers.

6. Cookies

The IMRGlobal™ website uses cookies to support its operation. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the website function correctly and allow us to understand how it is used.

Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function, including shopping cart and login session functionality. These cannot be disabled without affecting how the site works.
Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These may be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Third-party cookies: Some embedded content, including YouTube videos and Facebook links, may set cookies from those platforms. IMRGlobal™ does not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of those platforms for further information.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the IMRGlobal™ website.

7. Data Retention

IMRGlobal™ retains personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law:

Shop order records: Retained for accounting and legal obligations, typically six years in accordance with UK statutory requirements.
Newsletter subscription data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request removal.
Contact enquiries: Retained for as long as the matter remains relevant, after which records are deleted.
World Map submission data: Retained for as long as the listing is active. Removed promptly upon request.
Website comment data: Retained for as long as the comment remains published, or deleted upon request.

Where legally required, certain financial records may be retained for statutory periods regardless of any request for deletion.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

The right to request access to the personal data IMRGlobal™ holds about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
The right to request deletion of your personal data, where legally permissible.
The right to object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interest.
The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
The right to data portability in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: info@imrglobalofficial.com. IMRGlobal™ will respond to all requests within one calendar month in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. Where a request is complex or involves a large volume of data, this period may be extended by a further two months, and you will be informed accordingly.

If you are not satisfied with how IMRGlobal™ has handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

9. Security

IMRGlobal™ takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These measures include secure hosting with HTTPS encryption, strong password management, and controlled access to administrative systems.

No internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. If you have concerns about the security of your personal data, please contact info@imrglobalofficial.com.

10. External Links and Social Media

The IMRGlobal™ website and social media platforms may contain links to external websites and platforms, including Facebook groups and pages. Once you leave the IMRGlobal™ website or interact with a third-party platform, that platform’s privacy policy applies. IMRGlobal™ is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party website or platform.

Content shared to IMRGlobal™ Facebook groups or social media platforms is subject to the terms of those platforms as well as the IMRGlobal™ Terms of Use and Sale. The IMRGlobal™ community content and image sharing policy is set out in Article 4 of the Terms of Use and Sale.

11. Children’s Privacy

The IMRGlobal™ website and Shop are not directed at children under the age of 16. IMRGlobal™ does not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal data to IMRGlobal™ without appropriate consent, please contact info@imrglobalofficial.com and we will take steps to delete that data promptly.

12. Updates to This Policy

IMRGlobal™ may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we provide. All updates will be dated and versioned. The current version will always be available on the IMRGlobal™ website at www.imrglobalofficial.com. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to bring them to your attention.

All logos, artwork, branding, and original content are the intellectual property of IMRGlobal™ and may not be reproduced, copied, modified, or used without prior written permission.

This document forms part of the IMRGlobal™ governance framework. Related documents: Mission Statement | By Laws | Terms of Use and Sale