Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18 April 2026
1. Who We Are
MissingMotorbikes.com is a UK-based platform dedicated to helping motorcycle owners report stolen vehicles and aiding in their recovery. For any queries regarding this policy, contact us at 07587 300 283.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information: Your name, email address, phone number, and postcode when you register.
- Listing data: Vehicle details (registration, make, model, year, colour), photographs, location data, and descriptions you provide when reporting a stolen motorcycle.
- Location data: Approximate location for theft heat maps and proximity-based alert notifications.
- Usage data: Pages visited, browser type, and device information collected automatically via server logs.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To display stolen motorcycle listings publicly so the community can help locate them.
- To send location-based alert notifications when a theft is reported near your area.
- To generate anonymised theft heat maps showing areas of motorcycle theft activity.
- To manage your account and provide dashboard functionality.
- To improve and maintain the website.
4. Public Information
When you submit a stolen motorcycle report, the following information is made publicly visible: vehicle registration, make, model, year, colour, photographs, approximate theft location, and date last seen. Your personal contact details (email, phone, full postcode) are never displayed publicly.
5. Data Retention
Listings are active for 14 days and are then automatically archived. Archived listings are retained for reference but are not displayed by default. You may delete your listings at any time from your dashboard. Account data is retained until you request deletion.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Law enforcement agencies if required by law or to assist in the recovery of stolen vehicles.
- Service providers who help us operate the website (hosting, mapping services).
7. Cookies
We use essential session cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your preferences. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to processing of your data.
- Request data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at 07587 300 283.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted passwords, CSRF protection, secure file upload validation, and HTTPS encryption.
10. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- OpenStreetMap / Leaflet: For interactive maps and geocoding.
- Esri: For satellite map imagery.
- Nominatim: For address lookup (no personal data is sent).
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us: