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Privacy Policy

At ProtectiveGearz, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you contact us through the “Contact Us” form, we collect personal information such as your name and email address.
  • Non-Personal Information: We collect non-personal data through tools like Google Analytics. This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, geographic location, referring pages, and how you interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site, track usage patterns, and gather statistical data. For more detailed information on our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal and non-personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Respond to Inquiries: We use the contact information you provide (name and email) to respond to your inquiries or requests for information.
  • To Improve Our Website: Non-personal information collected through Google Analytics helps us analyze how users interact with our website. This allows us to improve our content, layout, and performance based on user behavior.
  • To Personalize Your Experience: We may use cookies to remember your preferences and enhance your overall user experience, such as remembering your language or region settings.
  • For Future Advertising: While we currently do not serve ads, we may implement targeted advertising in the future. In such cases, non-personal data may be used to display ads that are relevant to your interests.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect online. These measures include:

  • Secure Storage: All personal data provided via the contact form is stored in a secure database with access limited to authorized personnel only.
  • Data Encryption: Any sensitive data is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access during transmission and storage.
  • No Data Sharing: We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes or sell your data.

4. Google Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to track visitor activity on our site. This service helps us understand how users engage with our content and optimize the site based on those insights.

  • What Google Analytics Collects: Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you navigate through the website.
  • Opt-Out of Google Analytics: If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more details on how Google handles your data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

5. Your Rights Regarding Your Data

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: If the personal data we have is inaccurate, you can request that we update it.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information from our records. To request deletion, please contact us at [insert your contact email].
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of any future communications or data collection by contacting us at [insert your contact email].

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. If you request deletion of your personal data, we will remove it promptly from our systems.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party services, such as affiliate retailers or other content providers. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

8. Data Security

We take the protection of your data seriously and employ a variety of security measures to ensure that your information is safe:

  • Encryption: Any personal data transmitted through our website is encrypted using SSL technology to ensure secure communication.
  • Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to the personal data we store, and all access is logged for security purposes.
  • Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers that are monitored for potential security breaches.

9. Children’s Privacy

ProtectiveGearz is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

10. Future Advertising and Data Sharing

While we do not currently serve targeted ads, we may do so in the future. In such cases, we may share non-personal information with advertising networks to help deliver relevant ads to users. However, we will never share your personal information without your explicit consent.

If we introduce advertising cookies or partner with advertising networks, we will update this Privacy Policy to reflect these changes and notify users where applicable.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

12. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our site.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, feel free to contact us at [admin@protectivegearz.com].