Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how GearMate collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from https://gear-mate.com/

Personal Information We Collect

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some installed cookies. As you browse, we collect information about the web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to our site, and how you interact with it. This is referred to as “Device Information.”

We collect Device Information using technologies such as:
- Cookies: Data files placed on your device that often include an anonymous unique identifier. Learn more at [All About Cookies](http://www.allaboutcookies.org).
- Log Files: Track actions on the site, collecting data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
- Web Beacons, Tags, Pixels: Electronic files used to record browsing information.

When you make or attempt a purchase, we also collect personal information such as your name, billing and shipping address, payment details, email, and phone number. This is referred to as “Order Information.”

How We Use Your Personal Information

Order Information is used to fulfill orders, process payments, arrange shipping, and provide order confirmations. We also use this information to communicate with you, screen for fraud, and provide information or advertising based on your preferences.

Device Information helps us screen for potential fraud and improve our site by generating analytics on customer behavior and evaluating the success of marketing efforts.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We share your information with third parties to help us operate our site. For example:
- Shopify powers our store, and you can review their privacy policy [here](https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy).
- Google Analytics helps us understand site usage. Learn more about Google’s privacy practices [here](https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/) or opt out [here](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

We may also share your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

Behavioral Advertising

We use your information to provide targeted advertising or marketing we think may interest you. You can learn more about targeted advertising at the [Network Advertising Initiative](http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work) or opt out through:
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads)
- [Google](https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous)
- [Bing](https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads)

You can also opt out via the [Digital Advertising Alliance](http://optout.aboutads.info/).

Do Not Track
We do not alter data collection when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.

Your Rights

If you’re a European resident, you have the right to access, update, or delete personal information we hold about you. If you’d like to exercise this right, contact us at info@gear-mate.com.

Data Retention

We retain your Order Information for our records unless you ask us to delete it.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Contact Us

For more information or questions, contact us at info@gear-mate.com.