Privacy Policy

Who we are

GearAtlas ("we", "us") is an independent gear-intelligence publisher based in Ontario, Canada. You can reach us at hello@gearatlas.app.

Information we collect

• Information you provide — e.g. when you email us or (in future) create an account or post an owner review.
• Usage & device data — pages viewed, approximate region, browser/device type and similar analytics, collected via cookies and similar technologies.
• Preferences — such as your selected shopping region and theme, stored locally in your browser.

Cookies & similar technologies

We and our partners use cookies to run the site, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and serve relevant advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings; blocking some may affect functionality.

Advertising — Google AdSense & third-party vendors

• We use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.com.

Affiliate tracking

Some links on GearAtlas are affiliate links. When you click them, the retailer or affiliate network may set a cookie to attribute any resulting purchase to us so we earn a commission — at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure.

Analytics

We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand which content is useful and improve the site. This data is aggregated and not used to identify you personally.

How we use information

• To operate, maintain and improve the site and its recommendations.
• To remember your preferences and region.
• To measure performance and serve advertising.
• To respond to your messages and corrections.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers that help us operate the site (e.g. advertising, analytics, hosting) and where required by law.

Your rights

Depending on your location (including under Canada's PIPEDA and the EU/UK GDPR), you may have rights to access, correct or delete your personal information, and to object to certain processing. Contact hello@gearatlas.app to make a request.

Children

GearAtlas is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data.

Changes

We may update this policy; we'll revise the "last updated" date above when we do.