Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy

GearFocus Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy

Effective Date November 1, 2024

At GearFocus, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, improve our Services, and ensure the security of your transactions. This Policy explains how these technologies work, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. Types of Cookie Technologies

We use various types of cookies and related technologies to support functionality, personalization, and analytics:

Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These help navigate between pages without re-entering information.
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a set period, allowing us to remember preferences and recognize returning visitors.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Placed by partners like analytics or ad providers to track browsing across different sites.

Other Technologies

  • Web Beacons:: Invisible graphics used to track email engagement or visits to specific web pages.
  • Social Widgets: Buttons from social networks (like Facebook or Instagram) that allow sharing and interactions.
  • Local Storage Objects: Data stored in your browser to remember site preferences and app settings.
  • SDKs (Software Development Kits): Integrated third-party services within our mobile app that collect performance and interaction data.

2. Why We Use These Technologies

We use cookies and related technologies to:

Strictly Necessary (Security & Authentication)

  • Ensure site security and detect fraud.
  • Enable secure login and payment processing.

Site Performance & Analytics

  • Track site performance and identify bugs.
  • Understand how users engage with our Services to improve user experience.

Account & User Preferences

  • Save your language, region, and display settings.
  • Keep you logged in for future visits.

Marketing & Advertising

  • Deliver personalized ads based on browsing behavior.
  • Track ad effectiveness and manage promotional campaigns.

3. Third-Party Services

GearFocus partners with trusted third-party service providers such as:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze site traffic and user engagement. Learn how to opt out here.
  • Facebook SDK: For analytics and targeted ads. Manage preferences through Facebook Ad Settings.

These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies governed by their privacy policies.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can adjust your browser settings to control cookies:

Opt-Out Tools

  • Google Ads Settings: Manage ad personalization here.
  • Network Advertising Initiative: Learn about industry-wide opt-outs here.

5. Consent and Legitimate Interests

By using GearFocus, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or disabling specific cookie types.

6. Contact Us

For questions about this Policy or managing cookie preferences, contact us at:

Email: support@gearfocus.com

Mailing Address: GearFocus, 10903 Cade Cir, Austin, TX 78726

By using GearFocus, you agree to this Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy.