KZr Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how KZrider.com (KZr) uses and protects any information that you give KZr when you use this website.

KZr is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

KZr may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from March 11, 2011.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:
  • Name and title
  • Contact information including email address
  • Demographic information such as country, state, postal code, preferences and interests
  • Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers


What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better website, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • We may periodically send promotional emails about new website features, products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
  • From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.


Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. A cookie is also used to save you from re-entering your registration data at each connection. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to user needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please contact us.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

FAIR USE

Any member who posts text, files or photos to KZRider.com freely grants a non-revocable fair use license to KZRider.com.

KZr Dislaimer

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by KZrider.com (KZr) and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website and it's content.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of KZr. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

In order to obtain access to certain features of KZr, a username and password is required, which you may choose through KZr's user registration process. It is your responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of the password and user account, and you are responsible for all activities (whether by you or by others) that occur under your password or user account. KZr cannot and will not be held liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your password or user account information.

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, KZr takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

Any member who posts text, files or photos to KZRider.com freely grants a non-revocable fair use license to KZRider.com.

KZr Rules

By registering at the KZrider.com community, you agree to the following terms. KZrider.com reserves the right to remove any posting it finds unsuitable. Members who refuse to play by the following rules will be excluded from the discussion board.

PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISING IS STRICTLY LIMITED
KZrider is more than a website. Its members comprise a community of KZ enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging and preserving our sport and passion for Kawasaki Z, Z1 and KZ motorcycles. We pursue our passion because we enjoy it, not to make money from it. To that end, except as provided below, KZrider.com is not a place for you to solicit sales of any kind. Absent specific waiver from staff, no member is allowed to solicit sales for their own business, or any business to which he/she is associated, through the discussion forums or personal messaging system (U2U). Be aware, the U2U feature has been abused in the past. If any member receives a solicitation through the U2U system please report that solicitation to the Administrator or Moderators promptly. Such prohibitions include but are not limited to images with a watermark and/or logo for one's own business.

Business names are permitted as user names ONLY by paying advertisers, which paying advertiser's business name will be changed to a non-business name upon cessation of advertising.

There are four exceptions to this policy:

1. An item may be offered for sale in any forum where there exists reasonable expectation of being welcomed by another member who has previously expressed a need for that item in the thread ("cold calls" and "door-to-door" solicitations are prohibited). This exception applies to regular members and paying advertisers. Of course, the classifieds are still available but are limited to consumer-to-consumer transactions.

2. Each member is allowed a simple link (somesite.com) in their signature, which link shall include no description of any kind.

3. As allowed only in the Vendor forum where paying advertisers may solicit sales or offer services through their own business and include images with a watermark, logo or other reference to their own business.

4. In the general forums, paying advertisers may refer to their own product or service ONLY to correct a misstatement or misunderstanding existing in the thread about the paying advertiser's product or service. A paying advertiser shall not include any negative comment about another vendor's product or service. Paying advertisers are subject to the same rules and sanctions as are all other members, applied equally to all, without exception.

FAIR USE
Any member who posts text, files or photos to KZRider.com freely grants a non-revocable fair use license to KZRider.com.

KEEP IT CLEAN
You may not post libelous or defamatory messages or materials, or include links to such materials in your postings. You may not post messages that are obscene, violent, abusive or designed to harass or intimidate another individual. Pornography, Warez, or any other illegal transactions may not be posted or included in members profiles. No blatant nudity.

BE CIVILIZED
Don't use racial, ethnic, or gender slurs, religiously derogatory comments or any other personal discriminations even in jest. Use of slurs needlessly offends people - whether or not they're a member of the group you've insulted. Respect others' religious beliefs and culture. Recognize that others have religious and personal beliefs which may differ from yours. Stay away from political debates. Keep the language and behaviour appropriate.

USE DESCRIPTIVE THREAD TITLES
When you post a new thread, please give users some idea of what it contains in the title. Thread titles like "Help" or "Check this out!" are cheap ways of getting users to look at a thread they might not care about, and would not have clicked on had the full title "Help, I need credit card numbers!" been used. Furthermore, it helps stop multiple threads on the same subject. When starting a new thread, describe the content of your thread clearly in the 'Subject' line of your post. Don't use vague subjects. Use descriptive and specific subject lines. This helps others decide whether your particular words of wisdom relate to a topic they care about. For example: "HELP!!" is not an appropriate subject and neither is "My bike doesn't run".

PLEASE DON'T SHOUT!
That cap lock key wasn't invented to help you get your message across. Messages written in all caps are annoying, hard to read, and loud.

HAS IT BEEN POSTED ALREADY?
Please look for an existing thread on a subject before you post one about it. Chances are good that your question has already been answered. There is a search feature on these forums, use it. Starting topics that have already been answered in great detail is a waste of everyone's time. Look to see if information you're about to post has just been posted by someone else. Then go ahead and post.

WE HAVE SECTIONS FOR A REASON
The Technical Forums have different sections for a reason. If you're not sure, use your best judgment. 

DON'T CROSS-POST
Cross-posting is when you post the same message multiple times in various threads or forums. We only need to see it once guys. 

STAY ON TOPIC
Keep threads on topic. If you've got something completely unrelated to say then start a new thread. Unresponsive solicitations for consumer-to-consumer sale are prohibited as being unrelated and off topic, but solicitations for consumer-to-consumer sale may be posted in Classifieds.

CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF YOUR WORDS BEFORE POSTING
Adhere to the same high standards (or higher) of behaviour online that you follow in real life. In real life, most people are fairly polite and law abiding. The same rules of behaviour are expected on any list.

MESSAGES SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE TOPIC BEING DISCUSSED
or introduce a relevant idea. If you've read enough threads, you've already learned how annoying it is to go through "Me Too" posts. A "Me Too" is a post that says "I agree with what the other guy said" and otherwise does not add to the content. If you have a comment about someone else's post, tell them via U2U or email. Generally speaking, unless it concerns the entire group and is within the group's stated purpose, you should reply only to the author. Avoid replies or responses to the whole list of yes, no, or "I agree!". This is meaningless and you too would be annoyed to open such a message.

WELCOME TO KZRIDER
If you are a new member, introduce yourself by posting to the New Member Forum. While it's nice to welcome a new member, only do so if they have posted in the New Members forum. There is no need for 50 welcome posts in a technical forum thread.

U2U IS A WONDERFUL FEATURE
Please don't start a topic that is directed at one person that could be put into a U2U to them. If you have a message for one or two posters, use U2U or email.

PICTURE PERFECT
Images & attachments may be posted as long as they are not explicive or offensive. Images are limited in size to 2mb. The Project Forum is for members' rides only and is an ideal place to document your rebuild.

FLAME-WARS
Don't even start them, they will be ended, quickly, and you'll find yourself on the short bus. Flaming: Personal attacks in cyberspace can be particularly vicious. Flaming is the rather nasty art of attacking others on a personal level.

Read more: KZr Rules

KZr Terms of use

Terms of Use

This website, KZRIDER.COM ("KZR) is owned and operated by  Bill Rodgers (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

KZr reserves the right to change these terms of use at any time, and you agree that each visit you make to KZr shall be subject to the current terms of use as published on our website at WWW.KZRIDER.COM

If you continue to browse and use KZr, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by these terms of service and all applicable laws and regulations, and you agree that you are solely responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, do not use this website. Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of Norway. The materials contained on KZr are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. KZr may make changes without notice and liability. Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements. This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms of service.


Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

This website may include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

Copyright

This website and its content is copyright of Bill Rodgers© KZrider.com 1998 - 2023, except where explicitly noted otherwise. All rights reserved.

Any member who posts text, files or photos to KZRider.com freely grants a non-revocable fair use license to KZRider.com.

Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following:

  • You may print or download to a local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only
  • You may copy the content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge the website as the source of the material


You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content. Nor may you transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system.

Termination

If you fail to comply with the terms set forth above, we may cancel or terminate your right to use KZr or any part of KZr at any time without notice. In the event of cancellation or termination, you are no longer authorized to access the part of KZr affected by such cancellation or termination.

Effective Date

This Privacy Statement is effective as of June 13, 2004.

This Privacy Statement is effective as of June 27, 2023.